First Florida Farm Podcast

Citrus Expo PodcastWe’d like to announce a first for Florida, Florida citrus and the Citrus Expo. It’s the Citrus Expo Podcast!

Southeast AgNet is using the power of the internet to distribute audio interviews conducted at this year’s Citrus Expo. Probably many of you have heard of podcasting and iPods. Maybe you have a digital audio player and already use it to subscribe to programs you can only find on the internet.

Honey For Kids

 The National Honey Board is researching new ways to reach kids with the sweet taste of honey. Report (:56 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

Snack Foods To Drive You Buggy

Cheesy beetle larvae, chocolate meal worms and cricket cookies are just a few of the yummy treats you can find on-line.  Report (:59 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 …

FL Ag Idea Raisers Scheduled

Rep. Baxter Troutman of Polk County is scheduling a series of “IdeaRaisers” next month to get input from farmers and ranchers.  The events will be held in Homestead, Clewiston, Jay, Live Oak, Ocala and Bartow.  Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

GA Cotton Commission Checks Out Research Projects

Members of the Georgia Cotton Commission were in Tifton last week to take a look at the research project they are funding for cotton growers.  Report (:52 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 …

NRCS Provides Cover Crop Advice

Alabama county offices of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service can help farmers with cover crops.  Report (:57 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

Farmers Organizing to Build Ethanol Plant

GA meeting held this past week discussing business for corn fed ethanol plant.  Report (:57 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

Peanut Tour Coming Up

Tour coming up Sept. 12-14 to start with “Hot Topic Seminar”.  Report (:33 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

Citrus Expo Seminar Looks at Greening

Day two of the 2006 Citrus Expo will be taking place today, but looking back at yesterday’s session, greening was the topic of discussion throughout the afternoon. Florida Department of Agriculture’s Dr. Wayne Dixon, Chief of the Bureau of Entomology, Nematology, & Plant Pathology Division of Plant Industry, looks at where greening currently stands in the state.  Report (3:30 wma) …