A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Vilsack Gives Commodity Classic Attendees Details on Sequestration
During the general session of the 2013 Commodity Classic, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack dedicated a good portion of his speech to sequestration. The following audio has the details on how it will affect USDA programs as well as how Vilsack is planning on addressing it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
Global Consultant: Farm To Consumer Message Needs Tweaking
Rich Kottmeyer, Global Agriculture & Food Production Leader at Accenture was one of the speakers at the Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum earlier this week. Accenture is a global consulting firm, and Rich has some interesting insights into the big picture when it comes to the global food challenge in the years ahead, and how farmers and agriculture as a …
DuPont Pioneer Touts Seed Developments at Commodity Classic
The Dupont Crop Protection and Dupont Pioneer exhibit at this week’s Commodity Classic Trade Show in Kissimmee, Florida was HUGE, and among the busiest in the building. While at the exhibit we were able to catch up to Warren Richardson for a few moments to discuss their corn and soybean seed initiatives. Warren is Sr Marketing Manager, NA Seed Treatment, …
Sequestration Impact On USDA/NRCS Budget Could Be $220M
Catching up with Acting Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Jason Weller this week at the Commodity Classic in Kissimmee, we discussed his initiatives in the job and the potential impacts of sequestration as the budget battle in Washington continues to brew. Weller was recently appointed as Acting Chief after the retirement of Dave White. Download Audio Sponsored …
Yours or Mine
Everett Griner wonders who actually owns the water under your land. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
Citrus Growers Hear About Efforts to Mitigate HLB
Growers heard researchers discuss efforts to manage HLB, the psyllids that spread it and other issues at the Mid Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day Thursday. Extension agent Gary England reports. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
HLB and Citrus Tree Root Health
University of Florida researcher Evan Johnson discusses several issues regarding the root health of HLB affected trees. His topics include the reason HLB can’t be pruned from trees and a possible relationship between HLB and phytophthora. He has some suggestions regarding root health. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 …
Citrus Industry eNews: Snively on BMPs and HLB; No CMNP Funding
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Ag Research
Everett Griner tells us why in this day and time, ag research cannot afford to fail. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …