FL Citrus Experiences Set Back

Government officials on the state and federal level have sent bad news back to Florida citrus growers, however, it is too early to give up. Gary Cooper reports. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Sweet Smell of Success

The first Indy Car Series test of the season on 100 percent fuel grade ethanol at Daytona International Speedway last week was a sweet smelling success. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

New Job For Cotton Inc VP

After over five years as Vice President of Agricultural research for Cotton Incorportated, Dr. Roy Cantrell is taking a new job with Monsanto. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …

FL Property Tax Hearings

A series of legislative hearings on property tax reform are set to begin across the state and agricultural producers are being urged to make sure they participate and make sure their voices are heard regarding agricultural use assessments or Greenbelt. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper talked last week with Representative Baxter Troutman of Winter Haven about the potential for Greenbelt changes. …

Food Check Out Week

Farm Bureau is celebrating the continued affordability of food Feb. 4-10, during Food Check-Out Week. Report (:50 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded …

County NRCS Office Sustains Tornado Damage

Due to the damage sustained by a tornado February 2, the Deland Field Office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has moved field office operations to the USDA Service Center located in Ocala at 2303 NE Jacksonville Road, Suite 200. The telephone number is (352) 622-3971 Extension 3. The Deland NRCS field office serves Volusia and Flagler Counties. Report …

NCBA Members Debate Many Issues

A variety of topics were discussed at last weeks Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …

AL Livestock Market Report

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a look back at last week’s cattle market numbers.  Report (1:00 wma)   Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …

New Executive Director For FSGA

The Florida Strawberry Growers Association has a new executive director. He is B. Shawn Crocker of Hillsborough county. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …

Bronson Pleased With Farm Bill Proposal

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is pleased with 2007 Farm Bill proposals announced by USDA, especially the increased focus on specialty crops. Bronson joined USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development Thomas Dorr in Arcadia this past week to release details of the proposal, which Bronson calls “Florida friendly.” Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …