From the University of Florida/IFAS: As citrus greening continues to impact Florida’s groves, growers have found that they need a way to quickly and accurately count the amount of fruit dropped early to help identify problem areas, which will save time and money. University of Florida researchers Wonsuk “Daniel” Lee, Daeun “Dana” Choi, Reza Ehsani and Fritz Roka devised a …
Citrus Expo Less Than a Week Away
There’s less than a week left until the world’s premier citrus event, which promises to be one you won’t forget. Citrus Expo 2015 will be held at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, August 19-20. Growers can pre-register until noon on August 14 for a chance to win a John Deere gun safe. So don’t wait; pre-register now …
Ag Land Values and Cash Rental Rates Are Up
U.S. ag land values have seen an increase year over year, while cash rental rates for farm acreage are also up. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Putnam Discusses Trade Issues
Since the U.S. and Cuba have restored diplomatic relations, there are many farmers across our country wondering if trade will be next. While efforts have been underway by some to end the half-century-old U.S. trade embargo, many in Florida agriculture remember NAFTA, and wonder if this could be a repeat of that. Here’s Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam. Download …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Senate Blocks EPA Requirements; WOTUS Internal Memos
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on pesticide permit requirements for spraying and speculation that the Waters of the U.S. rule (WOTUS) will not hold up in the courts. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: 2014-2015 Citrus Crop Forecast
In this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the United States Department of Agriculture’s final 2014-2015 citrus crop forecast for the season. Download Audio To learn more, see the Final Citrus Crop Forecast for 2014-2015 Season. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting …
WOTUS Internal Memo Seen as a ‘Smoking Gun’
The American Farm Bureau has renewed its charge that an internal memo on the ‘Waters of the U.S.’ proposed rule is a ‘smoking gun’ against the Environmental Protection Agency. AFB executive director Dale Moore talks about how the Corp claimed in the memo released by a House Committee last week that EPA misinterpreted and misapplied Corps’ data in writing the …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 7, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at how an internal memo from the Army Corps of Engineers is an extremely interesting development, what could be called an early warning system for avian influenza, and about the growing enterprise of oyster farming. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored …
Senate Committee Blocks EPA Spraying Requirements
American Farm Bureau Executive Director Dale Moore looks at the issue of EPA pesticide permit requirements for spraying near navigable waters, and the fact the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee this week passed the “Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
The Dogs that Protect Florida’s $120 Billion Agriculture Industry
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Protecting Florida’s $120 billion agriculture industry requires a multifaceted approach, including the assistance of several four-legged, furry helpers. During the dog days of summer, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is showcasing its lesser-known staff members—rescue dogs trained to detect invasive pests and disease. “Dogs’ unparalleled sense of …