Tyron Spearman explains what agriculture groups feel about the passing of the omnibus spending bill and the COOL program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle 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 Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Grower/Nurseryman Discusses Production Levels
At a recent citrus grower forum in Wauchula, grower and nurseryman Aaron Himrod discussed the wide range of per-acre yields in his groves, and some reasons for the variability. He summarizes his thoughts in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …
January Citrus Industry Magazine Preview
The upcoming citrus research box tax referendum and numerous citrus production practices are among topics addressed in the January Citrus Industry magazine. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle 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 Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida …
USDA Collecting More Data on Bees
Bee pollination is essential to U.S. agriculture. What is the current situation with the nation’s bee population? The U.S. Department of Agriculture is going to be collecting data to answer that question and many others. USDA’s Gary Crawford reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
Bumblebee Intelligence
Cathy Isom explains why the bumblebee is no longer getting a bad wrap for having a one-track mind. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle 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 Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
Mind Your Shoots and Your Roots
There has been a lot of focus on foliar fertigation in HLB remediation programs. Jude Grosser, plant cell geneticist with the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Citrus Research and Education Center, explains that while foliar application of nutrients is important, growers must also focus on ground application. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
Comment Period on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling Extended Until May 10, 2016In direct response to requests from the public, the FDA has extended the comment period for the Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling. The comment period will now end on May 10, 2016. Due to the complexity of this issue, the FDA is …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Drone Registration Rules Announced; Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information and rules on registering your drone with the federal government, as well as a video from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association about the Omnibus Appropriations Bill approval. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
Florida Citrus Mutual Reports Positive News
In a letter to the Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) board of directors and friends of the association, FCM Executive Vice President/CEO Mike Sparks wrote the following: I would like to share some great news during this holiday season! Late last week, Congress passed “The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act)”. The bill extended bonus depreciation for …
USDA Shares 2015 Results
USDA Shares 2015 Results: Building a Stronger Rural America through Partnership, Progress and Promise WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2015 – This year, millions of rural businesses and families were positively impacted by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in their communities. Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released a list of USDA’s top achievements in 2015, demonstrating USDA’s efforts to help farmers and …