Florida Farm Bureau’s John Hoblick was recently re-elected to his second two-year term as president of the state’s largest general farm organization. In his position Hoblick has opportunities to meet frequently with other agriculture leaders across the state and nation, and to participate in targeted travel and learning opportunities in dealing with the many issues affecting the state’s agriculture industries. …
Congressman Putnam Comments on Citrus Forecast & Economy
Speaking with central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam at the recent Ray-Bob Groves Crop Forecast Citrus Grower Breakfast, Putnam offers his comments about the crop forecast and responds to AgNet questions about the economic situation that’s garnering so many headlines nationwide. Most folks in Florida agriculture are well aware the Congressman’s family is in citrus and cattle production, and that he …
Grower Reaction to Citrus Crop Forecast
In these two reports, reaction to the citrus crop forecast moments after the report was released last Friday. Comments from citrus grower Mark Wheeler of Wheeler Farms, whose office is in Lake Placid. To view the entire report and hear comments from a futures trader, see our earlier post by clicking here. Sponsoring this report: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …
2008 Citrus Numbers Are In
Sponsoring this report: The 2008 numbers are in and Valencia’s projected a drop of 10%. Hear the broadcast here. CLICK HERE for a printable PDF document of the COMPLETED crop forecast chart. ALSO we are posting the link herein that will take you directly to the page of the USDA website that will have the actual crop forecast document posted …
John Deere Introduces New Compact Tractors for Market Niches
In Sarasota, Florida this week John Deere officials displayed hundreds of tractors, many of them new models to become available in 2009, many of them geared toward the ‘lifestyle’ rural crowd and folks involved in things like citrus, nursery, vineyards and other agriculture operations. According to John Deere representatives on hand for the event, the new models coupled with the …
59 FL COUNTIES ELIGIBLE FOR “FAY” DISASTER ASSISTANCE
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced that agricultural producers in 59 of Florida’s 67 counties are eligible for federal disaster assistance as a result of damage from Tropical Storm Fay in late August. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
USDA Awards More Than $28 Million in Specialty Crop Research
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2008 – Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced that USDA has awarded more than $28 million through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to solve critical specialty crop agriculture issues, address priorities and solve problems through multifunctional research and extension. The Specialty Crop Research Initiative was established by the 2008 Farm Bill to support the specialty crop …
John Deere Kicks Off Drive Green & New Compact Tractor Lineup
This week in Sarasota, Florida John Deere is holding an ag media event to kick off its “Drive Green” campaign. We’re on the scene here in south Florida for this event. Hear more in this report and be sure to stay tuned to Southeast AgNet for more information. Sponsoring this report: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Citrus Health Response Plan – UPDATE & E U Surveys Information
This info just in from the FDACS Division of Plant Industry. Click Here for information about E U Surveys available for fruit shippers wanting to ship to the European Union Click Here for further update information from the Citrus Health Response Plan Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
USDA: U S Economic Woes Drag Down Commodity Markets Too
In this feature, USDA radio’s Gary Crawford reports on how the woes in the overall economy are also creating downward pressure in commodity markets across the board. Sponsoring this report: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024