In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have stories concerning USDA announcing new programs designed to help farmers better manage risk, a reminder for cotton producers that the sign up period for the Cotton Transition Assistance Program will soon end, and a reminder for eligible livestock producers that September 30th deadline to sign up for …
Farmland Movie Helps Explain Agriculture
The movie “Farmland” was produced to help better explain agriculture to those who have no idea what all it involves. Cindy Zimmerman has more on what some of the elements have been in this project. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Bequest Expands IFAS Citrus Research Land
Dr. Jack Payne, University of Florida IFAS senior vice-president for ag and natural resources, talks about a gift their Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred received which will help them expand their citrus research efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
NACD Meets with EPA to Discuss Concerns on Proposed “Waters of the U.S.” Rule
From the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, DC—September 25, 2015—National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) leadership met with representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today to express concerns on behalf of member conservation districts regarding the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule. Unfortunately representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were unable to attend due to …
Citrus Grower, Organizer Discuss Candidate Forum
Citrus grower and Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black in the first report reacts to a Thursday Florida Cabinet candidates forum in Orlando. In the second report, Ron O’Connor of Farm Credit of Central Florida discusses the forum’s purpose. O’Connor is director of marketing and governmental affairs for Farm Credit, which sponsored the forum along with the Agriculture Institute of …
Florida Candidates Forum
Farm Credit and the Agriculture Institute of Florida held a Candidates Forum today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Ernie Neff was there and has this report. Download Audio 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 …
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower’s Crop Guesstimate; Acreage Survey
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week features a video of citrus grower Wayne Simmons giving his orange crop guesstimate and what the numbers from the latest Florida citrus tree acreage survey mean. 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 ContentVerdant Robotics …
Global Citrus Production Increases
Estimates released by USDA show that global citrus production will likely increase. Download Audio 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 the Florida Cattle …
Citrus Greening Affecting OJ Prices
While citrus greening continues to affect many growers, Cindy Zimmerman reports it’s also affecting consumers. Download Audio 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 …
EQIP Helping Florida Farmers and Ranchers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind farmers and ranchers that November 21 is the deadline to apply for 2015 financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. And one producer knows the benefits EQIP can provide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …