Record Crowd for Citrus Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Crop Forecasts, Florida, Specialty Crops

It’s only the first day, but already we are able to report it’s a record crowd for Southeast AgNet/Citrus Industry Magazine’s annual Citrus Expo. The number of pre-registrations combined with the walk-in registrations this morning were enough to reach that status. The seminars and trade show continues this afternoon with tomorrow’s events yet to come. Many growers have heard the …

USDA Renewable Energy Grants and Loans

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Today Tyron Spearman has information about grants and loans being provided by USDA for renewable energy that producers across the Southeast might want to look at. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …

Growers Struggle To Survive; Citrus Expo Seminars Help

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Florida citrus growers have never faced such a threat to the survival of their groves as they do today with the presence of citrus greening disease. Citrus Expo seminars this week are providing them ammunition in the war on greening and other problems. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …

Orange crop predictions; Thursday Citrus Expo preview

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Two prognosticators predict the 2010-11 Florida orange crop at 154 million boxes and 149 million boxes. The big event in Florida this week is Citrus Expo, which opened today; Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives a preview of the Thursday seminar program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

Democrat Sink Selects Rod Smith as Gubernatorial Running Mate

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Democratic nominee hopeful for governor Alex Sink has announced that former state senator and gubernatorial candidate Rod Smith will be her running mate for the general election contest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …

Seminars Underway at Citrus Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Specialty Crops

Seminars at the 2010 Citrus Expo have begun with a good crowd already on hand to learn the latest in the industry. To see the seminar schedule click Here And of course a free lunch will be served both today and tomorrow as Buddy Sullivan and crew is on hand again this year preparing the meal for all attendees. Sponsored …

Buying Direct

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

Do you know what you are getting when you buy beef direct? Everett Griner tells us some questions that we might be asking before we do. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …

Citrus Expo Setup Underway

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Specialty Crops

The 2010 Citrus Expo officially kicks off tomorrow in Fort Myers as today more than 150 exhibitors are here at the Lee Civic center preparing for the sold-out trade show. Attendance is free both Wednesday and Thursday to bona-fide grove owners and managers, citrus production managers, professional crop advisers, association representatives, board members and the citrus research community. To learn …

NRCS Encourages Producers to Look Into Available Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

As the Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to celebrate their 75th anniversary, Chief Dave White says they encourage producers who may of never utilized their programs before to take another look at what is available. Download Audio For more information about NRCS programs visit your local field office or visit them on the web. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …