Some growers last week told those attending the Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce that they are replanting, and gave their reasons. Some of the reasons are cited in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Southerland Unveils Numeric Nutrient Criteria Legislation
Representative Steve Southerland hosted a press conference in Tallahassee today to unveil key legislation he will introduce to empower Florida officials, rather than bureaucrats at the EPA, to set numeric nutrient standards for state waters. Southeast AgNet Intern Kayla Barthle was there and had a chance to speak with Representative Southerland regarding this important piece of legislation. Download Audio Sponsored …
Feeding the World, So Far, So Good
There is reason to believe that farmers are up for the challenge of meeting the needs of an additional two-billion people during the first half of the 21st century. 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 …
Fla. Citrus Mutual Addresses E-Verify, Anti-Dumping, HLB Cost
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks discusses E-Verify bills introduced in the Florida Legislature, efforts to maintain an anti-dumping order, and what Mutual will do with a study into the cost of HLB. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
An Overview of the FL House Ag Bill
Representative Ben Albritton says there are three main components to the Ag 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
U.S. Ag Exports to Mexico Still Growing
Mexico has become one of our largest and fastest-growing trading partners with U.S. agricultural and food exports to Mexico climbing at an average rate of almost 10-percent per year. 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 …
Young Farmers
Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is a growing opportunity. 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 into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
FL Numeric Nutrient Criteria Bill Passes 2 House Committees
A bill by Rep. Matt Caldwell addressing Florida’s response to EPA imposed numeric nutrient criteria standards passed the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee and the House State Affairs Committee this week. Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee Chair Representative Steve Crisafulli says that this was the “Common Sense Approach”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
USDA Programs Hope to Boost Market for Produce
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says one of the goals of USDA initiatives such as Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food, is to increase market share for fruits and vegetables. 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 …
FDA Finds Carbendazim In 11 OJ Shipments; See Report
The U.S Food and Drug Administration for the first time on Friday reported finding at least 10 parts per billion of the fungicide carbendazim in 11 shipments of orange juice from other countries. FDA will refuse import shipments containing carbendazim at those levels. The FDA has been testing imported OJ shipments for carbendazim since the fungicide was first reported in …