University of Florida researcher Tim Spann made presentations at last week’s international HLB conference in Orlando and was an event organizer. He reflects on the conference’s scientific value. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Florida Feedstock Farming On A Roll
Harvest and planting continues for thousands of acres of new feedstocks crops in Florida that are being grown for fuel. Feedstocks farmer and citrus grower Bill Vasden, Jr made his presentation to members of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association recently, and we caught up with him for an update about the crops, and water management district interest in them. …
The Winter Blues
With the days short and the air chilly, most of us have experienced at one time or another the winter blues but could the fact that you are born during the winter make those gray doldrums more of a way of life versus just a bad day? Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Sweet Deal
G. M. sugar beet future is in trouble. What kind? Everett Griner explains. 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 Putnam Hits the Ground Running
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam was sworn into his new office just two weeks ago and he hit the ground running. 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 …
FL NRCS has New Rangeland Specialist
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has a new State Rangeland Management Specialist, as Chad George talks about how he hopes to continue to build partnerships in the state. 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 …
Four To Join Florida Citrus Hall of Fame On March 4
Soon-to-be new members of the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame are R. William Becker, Robert C. Bullock, the late Edgar S. Beeland and the late Frank W. Savage. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Citrus Grower: Collaboration Was Key At HLB Conference
Citrus grower Bobby Barben, who chairs the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Research Committee, says getting “the smart guys in a room together” was important at least week’s International Research Conference on HLB. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Policy Priorities
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is the first with new Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam who highlights a few of his policy priorities. More information about Commissioner Putnam is available on the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ new web site by clicking on FreshfromFlorida.com/commissioner/bio.html. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Putnam Wants Federal Help On HLB; Defends FDOC
Speaking at last week’s International Research Conference on HLB in Orlando, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam praised the work of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, called for more federal funding of HLB research and defended the Florida Department of Citrus. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …