Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick (left) brought several thousand FFA members and guests to their feet in a roar at the annual Florida FFA convention, as he announced Florida Farm Bureau’s donation of a building and remodeling project to create a new headquarters for Florida FFA. Listen to our exclusive interview moments after his announcement to learn more details. …
Florida Farm Bureau to Lead Partnership for New FFA Headquarters
It was announced this afternoon by Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick that FFB will lead a partnership to build a new headquarters for the Florida FFA Association. Gary Cooper has details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Florida FFA Convention in Orlando
The Florida FFA Convention is presently underway in Orlando, FL this week. The convention draws thousands of Florida youth each year, as these young people from throughout the state gather for a variety of leadership training activities. Several news releases have been published by the FFA Newsroom and you can view them now by going to the FFA Newsroom. A …
House Speaker Plans to Support Farm Bill
Despite expressing opposition to the Dairy Security Act, House Speaker John Boehner has said he will support the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant 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, …
Kress on Florida Citrus’s Future, HLB Research and Labor
Rick Kress, president of Southern Gardens Citrus and the subject of a profile in the June issue of Citrus Industry magazine, discusses the future of the Florida citrus industry, his company’s in-house HLB research, and immigration reform. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! …
Citrus Industry eNews: Nutrition; Fruit Drop; Black Spot; Crop Forecast
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes the latest citrus crop forecast, an update on black spot and a report on nutrition and fruit drop. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Foreign Trade
Everett Griner looks at the foreign trade today. Does America need stronger trade pacts? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant 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 …
Department of Citrus Preparing for Possible Smaller Crop
The Florida Department of Citrus staff said Wednesday it is making plans to operate on revenues from as few as 125 million boxes of oranges next season. Department officials reported to the Florida Citrus Commission, one of several industry organizations meeting in Bonita Springs this week. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll …
USDA NASS Citrus Crop Forecast-June Valencia Down 4 Million Boxes
The June citrus crop forecast released today has Florida Valencia oranges down 4 million boxes. Jim Ewing from NASS gives this report. Download Audio CLICK HERE to view the June Citrus Crop Forecast form from USDA NASS (.pdf format). The July 2013 citrus forecast will be carried live right here on southeastagnet.com on Thursday, July 11th at about 12 noon. …
Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill Passes Senate; Crop Updates
This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-News includes an update on the Farm Bill, updates on some important crops to the region, as well as details regarding some beef industry events. Want to hear more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …