Florida FFA Convention a Big Draw

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

The annual Florida FFA State Convention has been taking place this week as folks from across the state have been in attendance. One of those is Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper as he files this report. Download Audio More information on this week’s convention is available on the Florida FFA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …

Root Sampling is Citrus Expo Topic

Ernie Neff Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida researcher Larry Duncan previews his Citrus Expo presentation about citrus tree root sampling. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida 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 …

Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Thermotherapy Unit; High Fruit Drop

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from a grower using thermotherapy and information on the high fruit drop rate. 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 Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …

The Faces of Farming

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

We told you earlier this week the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance was looking for the new “Faces of Farming & Ranching”. Well today, Cindy Zimmerman has a story with a person who is a one of the Faces of Farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters Selected

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

The 2014 Florida FFA State Convention is underway this week and here is a news release from that event: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida FFA is pleased to announce the selection of “Florida’s Finest” FFA Chapters. The selection of these chapters is based upon the completion of the National Chapter Award program application. These chapters have excelled in the areas of …

Florida Farmers Can Sign Up to Help Pollinators

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

State Agronomist and Plant Materials Specialist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, MiMi Williams, reminds Florida farmers that July 18 is the sign up deadline to help pollinators in the effort to reverse the loss of pollinator food and habitat. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Citrus Greening Group Requesting Suggestions

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s HLB Multi-agency Coordination Group led by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has announced its launch of the Stakeholder Project Suggestion System for stakeholders to submit citrus greening related research suggestions for potential funding. Download Audio To learn more and see the criteria needed for suggestions click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …

Hard Charges

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

Everett Griner talks about G.M.O. foods still raising questions in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Immigration Reform Labeled Dead

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Reports out of our nation’s capitol indicate lawmakers on both sides of the immigration reform issue have said immigration is effectively dead until after President Obama leaves office, even though the President called immigration reform his top priority for his second term. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Citrus Department Chief Explains Military Analogies

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman explains his use of military analogies at the last Florida Citrus Commission meeting to describe the department’s new direction. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …