AG CONNECT Expo is officially underway here in Atlanta as many folks have already been through to see the various equipment exhibits and take part in the educational seminars. I had a chance to catch up with Charlie O’Brien, Vice President of Ag Services for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, as we talked about what this show is all about. …
Ag Connect Expo Underway
It’s Preview Day at Ag Connect Expo 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia as folks attending today are seeing a large show full of exhibits. Tyron Spearman is also here as he reports from the big event where his wife Sandra and a couple of helpers are busy feeding hungry show attendees grilled peanut butter & jelly sandwiches. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Citrus World Continues Aiding Mutual In Anti-Dumping Effort
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks describes cooperative juice processor Citrus World’s substantial contributions to Mutual’s anti-dumping efforts. Those efforts are aimed at keeping international juice competitors from dumping citrus juice into the United States at unfair prices. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
China: Threat Or Opportunity For Florida Citrus Industry?
A two-year, $172,000 study that the Florida Citrus Commission recently funded will attempt to determine how a possible Chinese citrus industry boom will impact Florida’s citrus industry. Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg proposed the study and has the details in this interview with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic …
Holiday Staples
The year-end has a lot of uncertainties for farmers. Everett Griner tells us what some of these are. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
AL Grower Attends Beltwide Cotton Conference
Growers from across the cotton belt are at the 2011 Beltwide Cotton Conference here in Atlanta and one of those is Nick McMichen from Centre, Alabama, who told me he picks up a lot of great information at this event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Producers Encouraged to Attend AG Connect Expo Jan 8-10
The 2011 Ag Connect Expo is coming up January 8-10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta and show director, Sarah Mooney, says the show offers those in agriculture a unique atmosphere with a one-stop shop kind of experience. Those interested in attending can register online through the end of the show or onsite. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
The Effect of the Freezes on All FL Specialty Crops and Markets
As we continue to keep you informed on the affects of our three December freezes, the following two reports have information from USDA experts regarding the impact on the grower and the consumer. USDA Meteorologist – Brad Rippey: Download Audio USDA Economist – Gary Lucier: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Using Video Games to Teach Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation Foundation is working to educate kids about agriculture through their enhanced version of My American Farm, an interactive, online educational program. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
FL Producers Can Get BQA Certified on Line
Yesterday we had information about the BQA certification process and how a producer from Florida encourages everyone to go through it. Well today George Kempfer, who is also the Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, wants Florida producers to know they can go to floridacattlemen.org and go through the certification process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …