Florida Farm To Fuel Summit Kicks Off In Orlando

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The back cover of the meeting program for this fifth annual “Farm to Fuel Summit” is dedicated to Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charlie Bronson who was key to its creation. This will be the last Summit Bronson will preside over as Commissioner, as he leaves office due to term limits this fall. Stay tuned to Southeast AgNet for reports to …

Cotton Crop Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their August all cotton report this morning as Shiela Corley with NASS in Washington D.C. says the numbers are up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Research Efforts Funded by …

Higher Peanut Corn and Soybean Forecast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released their August crop production forecasts this morning and when it comes to this year’s peanut crop, the report shows production is forecast to be up 10 percent from last year, while they are calling for a record high corn and soybean crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Growers Tour Advanced Citrus Production Systems

Dan Citrus, Florida

About 20 growers, many looking for new ways to cope with citrus greening disease, attended a field day in Ft. Pierce and Indiantown to see how advanced citrus production systems might help them. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Growers Can Earn Category CEUs At Citrus Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Eight and a half CEUs are available for citrus growers at Citrus Expo; applicators can choose their category, according to what they need for their own particular licenses. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Cloned Meat

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

There are many that still question the ethics of cloning. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Citrus Expo Prize Offerings

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Grills, a gun safe, rods, reels and knifes will be among the many door prizes Citrus Expo attendees may be eligible to win! Attendance is free both days to bona fide grove owners and managers, citrus production managers, professional crop advisers, association representatives, board members and the citrus research community. The complete list of prizes is now available. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Citrus Expo Announces CEU Details

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General, International

Many growers have asked what type of CEUs will be available at this year’s Citrus Expo seminars. The event will offer a total of 8.5 Category CEUs: 5 on Aug. 18 and 3.5 on Aug. 19. Applicators can choose their category, according to what they need for their own particular license. The categories that were approved are: Private Applicator Ag, …

New Report Shows Threats to Private Forested Lands

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, Georgia

WASHINGTON, August 11, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today held a national conference call to highlight a USDA Forest Service report entitled Private Forests, Public Benefits, showing that privately held forests in the U.S. are under substantial stress from development and fragmentation and that increased housing density in forests will exacerbate other threats to forests from wildfire, insects, pathogens …

Sustaining Pollinator Populations Through Bee Pastures

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The concept of bee pastures is not new, but large pastures of wildflowers may help sustain honeybee populations and improve their health. And Jim Cane of the Agricultural Research Service says the formation of bee pastures must include consideration of factors such as crops, soils, region, and native species of flowers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …