The 24th Annual Citrus Expo is drawing near, with only three weeks left until the event. One of the presentations at this year’s seminar program, “Meeting Challenges. Moving Forward,” will cover the licensing and commercialization process of sweet oranges. We spoke with executive director of the New Varieties Development & Management Corporation, Peter Chaires, to find out more. Download Audio …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 24, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, USDA made an announcement concerning the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options, El Nino has steadily strengthened steadily and could end up being the strongest event in 50 years, we learn how satellites are being used to better monitor soil moisture and more. To hear weekly reviews …
Agriculture Secretary on Importance of TPP Talks
Efforts to finalize an agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is something that many in agriculture have been watching, including Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Fresh Florida Citrus: What to Expect Next Season
Florida’s fresh citrus shipments have declined heavily in recent years. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell looks into the crystal ball to see if that trend might continue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
New Tangerine Varieties through the Fast Track Program
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has released four new varieties of easy-peel tangerines made available through the Fast Track program. The early registration period resulted in 46 grower registrations. The standard registration is open through November 24, 2015. Peter Chaires, executive director of the New Varieties Development & Management Corporation, has more. Download Audio Sponsored …
Farm Bureau Convention Planned for Orlando
What to expect at the 2016 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and IDEAg trade show – and when you can begin registration. Download Audio The 2016 convention keynote speaker will be Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank. If anyone’s watched Shark Tank, they know her story. How she started out as a D student, probably worked 20 jobs between high school …
USDA Broadens Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called Southeast AgNet this morning. He wanted growers across our region to know that the U.S. Department of Agriculture made an announcement this week concerning the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Industry This Week: New FDOC Leadership; CHMAs Help Profits
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes reports on new leadership at the Florida Department of Citrus and proof that successful Citrus Health Management Areas can help growers’ bottom line. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …
Referendum Set for Proposed Amendments to Marketing Order for Citrus Grown in Florida
From the Agricultural Marketing Service: WASHINGTON, July 20, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a referendum on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of fresh citrus produced in Florida. The referendum will be held from Sept. 14 to Oct. 5, 2015, to determine support for the amendments. Ballot material will be mailed to …
NRCS Providing Conservation Client Gateway
Conservation Client Gateway is a new tool that allows producers and landowners the alternative to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) via the internet as a supplement to in-person support. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …