The South Florida Ag Expo was held today in Clewiston where Southeast Ag Net’s Gary Cooper got the details about the event from Gregg Gillman, president of Hendry County Economic Development Council. Download Audio Also on hand at the event was Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam who gave the keynote address. Gary Cooper interviewed the Commissioner regarding his message to the …
Peanut Growers Urged to Plant Earlier
At a recent meeting, an update on peanut cultivars was given and Tyron Spearman reports that it was also suggested that peanut growers get their crops planted a bit earlier this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Next Ten Years Predicted to be Pretty Attractive for Ag
A new USDA report outlines the Ag outlook for the next ten years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
FL Cattlemen Pleased with Numeric Nutrient Signing
Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, said they are pleased with the fact Governor Scott signed the numeric nutrient criteria measure allowing the Florida DEP to adopt more flexible water quality rules than those set by the EPA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Groups Call for Retroactive Waive of the 2011 Cellulosic Ethanol Requirements
Several oil industry associations have asked the Environmental Protection Agency to retroactively waive the 2011 cellulosic ethanol requirements under the RFS. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Scott Signs FL State Numeric Nutrient Rules
FL Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law a measure that will allow the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt more flexible water quality rules than those adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Farming Comfort
Everett Griner tells us about some of the new comfort areas of agriculture, along with his experience while sitting in a new piece of equipment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Feb. 16 Carbendazim Update: 1 New OJ Import Sample Is Positive
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced that only one additional shipment of orange juice intended for import into the United States tested positive for the fungicide carbendazim at 10 parts per billion or higher, levels at which the agency detains the shipments or refuses their entry. That’s the least number of new positive findings of carbendazim since the …
FDA Rejects Brazil’s Request To Test OJ Imports At Single Strength
The Food and Drug Administration has apparently rejected a request by the Brazilian Citrus Exporters Association (Citrus BR) that orange juice imported into the United States be tested for quantifiable residues of the fungicide carbendazim on a single-strength basis. Citrus BR made that request based on the fact that orange juice concentrate will be diluted to single strength prior to …
Governor Scott Signs Florida’s Congressional Redistricting Plan
This just in from THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 16, 2012…….Gov. Rick Scott signed the Legislature’s plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts Thursday, likely paving the way for more lawsuits surrounding the once-a-decade redistricting process. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …