Peter McClure of Evans Properties, Inc. was profiled in the September issue of Citrus Industry magazine. In this added online feature, he further discusses his first experiences with citrus greening and recalls two defining moments. “A few years after we got psyllids in Florida, I remembered some book learning about greening in school and started reading up on it. I …
Southeast AgNet Will Broadcast Oct. 8 Citrus Crop Forecast Live
Again this year, Southeast AgNet will broadcast the initial USDA crop forecast live at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 8. The broadcast is sponsored by Stallings Crop Insurance. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
New Department Of Citrus Work Week Concerns Some Growers
Some growers have contacted Florida Citrus Commissioner Vic Story about the Florida Department of Citrus shifting to a four-day work week. Story expressed concern at last week’s Citrus Commission meeting, and department Executive Director Ken Keck explained why the switch was made. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Ag in Review for the Week of September 13, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …
FL Beef Council Thanks Cattlewomen
George Kempfer with the Florida Beef Council said the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association working with youngsters in school is just one of the many ways beef checkoff dollars are used in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending September 17th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Batching Deadlines Set for Several FL NRCS Conservation Programs
Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has set a cutoff date of October 29, 2010, to submit applications for several voluntary conservation programs. Conservation Program Specialist, Katura Wright, says these include the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program, the Wetlands Reserve Program, the Grassland Reserve Program, the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
The Link Between Appetite and Exercise
A new report has found that exercise could actually make you feel full and in turn – help stop overeating. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Citrus Industry Fashioning GAPs Food Safety Document For FDA
In the first of these reports, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks offers an overview of efforts to document Florida citrus’ good agricultural practices (GAPs) ensuring food safety. He notes in the second report that there has been some controversy in the formulation of the GAPs. Finally, he reports that the effort has been led by the fresh fruit industry …
FL Bioenergy Association Hosts Feedstocks Info Mtg at FFBF Gville
Florida Farm Bureau’s state headquarters in Gainesville hosted today’s Florida Bioenergy Association “Florida Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels Workshop”. This is one of a series of meetings being held around the state to explain new business and crop opportunities for Florida farmers, hear farmers’ concerns and quesitons about this emerging agricultural sector, and present information about incentive programs now available for …