Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Affairs Director Ben Parks presents Senate Ag Chairman Carey Baker a birthday cake while House Ag Chair Trudi Williams looks on and Farm Bureau members sing at Monday night’s legislative briefing & BBQ. Baker and Williams updated key issues for several hundred FFB members in Tallahassee for the annual Farm Bureau Days legislative events. In a …
Citrus Grower Tells Why He Changed HLB Strategy
Perry Mason of Lake Placid tells why his family stopped removing HLB-infected trees and started using nutritionals. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
It Is Official–Southeast AgNet Buys Book Business
Ocala, FL — Southeast AgNet Publications Inc. announced the acquisition of Florida Science Source Inc., a citrus book publishing and reseller operation. It bought the business from founder Will Wardowski and his wife Christie. Wardowski is well known in citrus circles all over the world as a post-harvest expert. He was the first editor of Fresh Citrus Fruits 1st edition, …
“Farm Bureau” Days A Big Event at State Capitol
State lawmakers are hearing from hundreds of concerned farmers and ranchers this week as Florida Farm Bureau members again descend on the Capitol to tell their industry’s story. The ‘budget’ word abounds in most discussions – the state budget billions in the hole and many legislators saying there will be no new taxes this election year. Meanwhile, ag leaders and …
FL Ag Literacy Day Coming Up on March 23
Florida agriculture industry volunteers are encouraged to take part in the seventh annual Agriculture Literacy Day, to be held Tuesday March 23, 2010. More information and online registration is available on Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …
Citrus Researcher: Boyd Cocktail Increases Profitability
Early research on the cocktail of nutrients and other products that grower Maury Boyd has used to keep HLB-infected trees alive indicates use of the products can be profitable for growers, University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse says in the first report. Download Audio In the second report, Rouse says he was very impressed with tree response to the Boyd …
Largest South Korea Retailer Promoting Florida Citrus
A giant South Korean retailer is teaming up with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to promote Florida grapefruit in Seoul during March. A similar promotion last year increased Florida grapefruit sales by as much as 900 percent. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …
Citrus Fungal Disease Control And Resistance Addressed
University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney discusses control measures for fungal diseases as spring approaches. She also addresses recent incidences of resistance to strobilurins. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Citrus Department To Hold Open House Wednesday
Everyone has a chance to see the Florida Department of Citrus’ new Bartow offices Wednesday, when a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house are held prior to the Florida Citrus Commission meeting. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
Ag in Review for the Week of March 08, 2010
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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …