According to a memo today to deans, directors and department chairs, University of Florida President Bernie Machen (photo right)announces Jack Payne (photo left) has accepted the offer to be University of Florida’s next senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources. Payne presently serves as the vice president for extension and outreach at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, a …
UF/IFAS Guidlines Updated for HLB “Citrus Greening” Management
Citrus Industry Magazine will feature the new University of Florida IFAS Guidance for Huanglongbing (Greening) Management in its upcoming April 2010 issue. Considering the high degree of interest in this information among growers we offer this first available preview of the document, which we received just a bit too late for the March issue that’s already rolling on the printers. …
2010 Annual 4-H Tallahassee Auction
Would you like to donate an item to be auctioned off? Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives us information about this event and go to http://florida4h.org/foundation/auction.shtml for all of the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Researcher Offers Citrus Canker Management Updates
Canker remains a major concern to many Florida citrus growers, especially those who grow fresh fruit. In the first of these reports, University of Florida researcher Jim Graham offers new findings about the use of copper against canker. Download Audio In the second report, Graham says some products that induce systemic acquired resistance offer growers another weapon. Download Audio Post …
Department Of Citrus Staff Is Now In Bartow
The Florida Department of Citrus staff recently moved to Bartow, leaving behind the Lakeland building where it worked for decades. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report, including the department’s new address and phone number. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Nutritionals-Citrus Greening Meeting Attracts Growers
More than 30 growers attend a Sebring meeting to learn more about research into the use of nutritional products that keep greening-infected trees alive and productive. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Growing Population
New technology must be developed because population growth is not slowing down. Everett Griner explains to us how many people will have to be fed in the near future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Florida 4-H Auction Tallahassee During Farm Bureau Day March 16!
Considering the present state budget situation it is important that industry supporters come together to support youth programs like 4-H. Among the many ways to do so, a quality item donation for the upcoming 13th annual Florida 4-H Reception and Auction. This year a silent auction will be held in conjunction with the popular annual Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Reception …
Animal Waste To Energy & By-Products – An Ocala Demonstration
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson (w/ hat in photos) hosted numerous media outlets and about a hundred guests Tuesday at a bioenergy test project in Ocala. This process helps manage animal wastes while also producing energy and agricultural by-products. Sigarca, Inc.’s experiemental Bioenergy Plant is set up at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, FL, where it processes horse manure …
Food Check-Out Week
Americans are eating cheaper than anyone and Everett Griner is here to tell us how much cheaper. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …