Farm Bureau Convention Planned for Orlando

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

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 Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Citrus Industry This Week: New FDOC Leadership; CHMAs Help Profits

Tacy Callies Citrus, Forestry

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 Cattle Enhancement Board …

Referendum Set for Proposed Amendments to Marketing Order for Citrus Grown in Florida

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

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

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

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 Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Vilsack Testifies before Agriculture Committee

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From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, the House Agriculture Committee held a public hearing to conduct general oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack testified, taking questions from committee members on various programs and projects the department manages and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …

Water Shortages Damage Citrus Groves in California

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Water, Weather

Citrus growers in the eastern San Joaquin Valley in California say they’re in “survival mode,” as they try to keep trees alive because of water shortages. 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 …

Shepp is Interim Citrus Department Head

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Shannon Shepp was named interim executive director Wednesday by the Florida Citrus Commission. The move was made immediately after the commission accepted the resignation of former executive director Doug Ackerman. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Lower Gas Prices; UF/IFAS Faculty Funding

Tacy Callies Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes reports on how lower gas and oil prices are helping farmers and on new funding for University of Florida faculty. 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, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Workshops to be Held in Florida During International Year of Soils

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops

From the University of Florida IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is offering workshops at various research and education centers to celebrate the 2015 International Year of Soils. The workshops, aimed primarily toward high school agriscience and science teachers, are free and open to the public. “The workshops are for any teacher …