Despite this year’s unusual legislative session, there was good news for the future of Florida agriculture. 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
Captain Citrus at Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference
Tim Dooley from Blue Goose Growers got a kick hearing his voice as that of Captain Citrus, a superhero who derives his powers from 100 percent Florida orange juice developed by Marvel Comics for the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). Dooley was one of several hundred growers and family members who on Thursday ventured through an FDOC display showing its …
50th Annual Florida Cattlemen’s Sweetheart Contest
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Florida Cattlemen’s Sweetheart contest. We spoke with the Chairman of the Florida Cattlemen’s Convention Kim Strickland to get the story of the FCA sweethearts 50th anniversary. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Citrus Expo Speaker to Discuss Production Costs
Agricultural economist Ariel Singerman with the Citrus Research and Education Center will be speaking at the 2015 Citrus Expo. He gives a quick preview of his presentation on the changing costs of citrus production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Soutwest Florida REC Field Day
The Southwest Florida Research and Education Center will be hosting a field day, on June 19th, at the old Duda nursery site in LaBelle. We spoke with Dr. Philip Stansly to get a quick preview of the event which will feature a reflective mulch and a rootstock trial. Growers can pre-register by calling (863)674-4092 or by sending an e-mail to …
The Fight Against HLB: Root System Health
Soil microbiologist Jim Graham with the Citrus Research and Education Center will be speaking at this year’s Citrus Expo on the importance of root health in combating HLB. 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 …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Reviewing WOTUS Rule; EPA on Clean Water Act
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a review of the EPA’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule and comments on this rule from the deputy assistant administrator for the EPA’s Office of Water. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Gearing Up for Citrus Expo
Citrus Expo is around the corner and it’s time for growers to pre-register and get excited for this year’s captivating seminar program, “Meeting Challenges. Moving Forward.” Harold Browning, Citrus Research and Development Foundation chief operations officer and co-chair of the Citrus Expo seminar program, has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
The Fight against HLB
We spoke with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam, to get the latest news on the progress with the HLB disease. 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, …
Moving to Ground Beef Could Increase Profits
Bill Helming talks about consumers shifting demands in protein consumption. Helming is an agribusiness consultant and economist who runs a consulting firm in Olathe, KS. 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 …