Southeast AgNet endorses state Senator Rod Smith in the Democratic Primary race for Governor. It’s only the second time in more than two decades AgNet president Gary Cooper has gone on the record with a political endorsement in a statewide race. Democratic candidate Rod Smith grew up in a bona-fide Florida farming and ranching family.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Research Key to Ethanol From Sugar Cane
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says there may be potential for using sugar cane to make ethanol with more research. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Dairy Interest in Alternative Fuels
Members of the dairy industry were among those attending last week’s Farm to Fuel Summit in Orlando. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Labor Day Food Safety
Four simple rules can help make your Labor Day free from unwanted food bourne illnesses. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Lower Fat School Lunches
Fight obesity in kids by making take to school lunches lower in fat. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
New Cotton Marketing Loan Provisions
National Cotton Council CEO Mark Lange explains new provisions for USDA’s Cotton Marketing Assistance Loan program that went into effect on August 30. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Agriculture Statistical Directory. The Directory can be ordered online at the FDACS website. Report (:58 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Florida “Idea Raisers” Scheduled for September
The first of six agricultural “idea raisers” are being held this coming week in Florida – Homestead and Clewiston. Report (1:00 wma) Here is a list of all the scheduled meetings being organized by state representative Baxter Troutman: September 6, 6:30 pm, Homestead – John D. Campbell Auditorium September 7, 6:30 pm, Clewiston – Hilliard Cabin, Flagpole Road September 12, …
Used Cooking Oil Could Heat Poultry Houses
Alabama’s USDA-NRCS and the Mountains Rivers and Valleys RC&D Council are working on a project to turn waste cooking oil into heat for poultry houses. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Animal ID is a Voluntary Program
When it comes to anmial ID, many worry that it will not stay a voluntary program, but Dr. John Clifford with APHIS says plans are for it to be just that. Â Report (1:30 wma) Â Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …