USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers about the 2011 Organic Initiative deadline which is coming up Friday, March 4. In the following two reports Florida District Conservationist Donna Hopwood and Alabama Resource Conservationist John Curtis explain that the initiative provides assistance to USDA National Organic Program certified organic producers as well as producers interested in transitioning to …
Catfish Industry Continues to Struggle
The once booming U.S. catfish farming industry continues to struggle as production, acreage and number of growers are all down. 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 …
Beef Checkoff Shines in Educational Efforts
We return this week to our “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, as Nancy Ray from Grady, Alabama said the checkoff helps so much with educational efforts as many teachers in this economy do not have the classroom allocations to buy materials. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go …
Could There be a Good Side to Salmonella?
Salmonella is a food pathogen that can cause serious illness, but new research has demonstrated that this common bacterium could be disarmed and reconfigured to help fight disease. 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 …
Former US Trade Rep, Ag Secretary Yeutter Talks Specialty Crops
Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper caught up with former U S Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter to discuss timely issues facing specialty crop growers in both world trade and U. S. Farm Bill negotiations. Yeutter was a featured speaker at this week’s Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum held in Tampa, just before the national Commodity Classic convention, which will bring corn and …
School Foods
Everett Griner takes a look at the new food bill and how it will alter school food. 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
Citrus Expo 2011 Dates Confirmed
The World’s Premier Citrus Expo is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! The event, which includes two days of seminars, trade show exhibits and camaraderie, is confirmed for Aug. 17-18, 2011 at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers. Online registration will begin April 4. Mark your calendar, stay tuned to the Citrus Expo Web site and subscribe to the …
Laurel Wilt Disease Detected in Miami-Dade
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has positively identified the presence of laurel wilt disease, a destructive disease of redbay, avocado and other trees in the laurel family (Lauraceae), on three swamp bay trees in south Miami-Dade County. State and federal agriculture officials are working with the industry and University of Florida’s Institute of Food and …
New Research for Celiac Disease
New research may bring hope for the millions who are forced to pass on any food that contains wheat, barley or rye due to suffering from the condition known as Celiac Disease. 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 …
FBC Chairman Concerned about Checkoff Funds
While beef checkoff dollars are being used in ways to help promote producers product Roger Butler, the new Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, said those dollars are getting tight. 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 …