A series of hearings are taking place across the country to consider new ideas regarding federal food and farm policy and two of those took place last week here in the southeast, one in Georgia and one in Alabama. Both events had a good representation of local agriculture producers and leaders as Tyron Spearman has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
2010 Citrus Expo Exhibitor Brochure is now ready!
EXHIBITORS – Any company interested in participating in the 2010 Citrus Expo, NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! Exhibit spaces are already three quarters of the way full and are filling everyday. You can CLICK HERE to register online or you can complete and fax the exhibitor brochure to 888-957-2226. Visit the Citrus Expo website for more information on Lodging, …
Big Farming
Big farms lead to big machines which lead to big productivity. Everett Griner has some statistics. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NRCS to Receive Additional WRP Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced funding for the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) that will add an expected 75,000 additional acres to the approximately 2.2 million acres currently enrolled in the program. The funding will go to wetland conservation projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico. AL: Download Audio FL-Carlos Suarez: Download Audio News post …
Secretary of Ag Tom Vilsack Visits FL Specialty Crop Operation
Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack recently took his first official visit to Florida where he visited a local strawberry and cantaloupe farm. Vilsack on USDA Programs: Download Audio Vilsack on Farm Labor: 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, …
I See a Bee and the Bee Sees Me
A new study suggest that bees can learn to recognize human faces, or at least face-like patterns. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Agrotain Controls Nitrogen Loss for Higher Yields
When you fertilize your crop with urea or liquid nitrogen, nitrogen loss starts the moment you apply it. But Dr. Dennis Hancock, University of Georgia Extension Forage Specialist, says their research has shown that’s not the case if you stabilize your fertilizer with Agrotain. Download Audio Check out the recent video from the third annual University of Georgia Hay School! …
FL Citrus Industry Annual Conference To Be June 9-11
The Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference hosted by Florida Citrus Mutual will be held June 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. The event includes numerous industry meetings and an educational session, social gatherings, and golf and fishing tournaments. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus …
AL Hearing to Discuss Poultry & WRP Dollars Announced
An agricultural hearing will be held this coming Friday, May 21st in Alabama as Tyron Spearman has those details along with information about new dollars coming to the southeast through the Wetlands Reserve Program. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
FDOC To Fill Citrus Research Hole Created By Veto
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) will likely fill a disease research funding hole left by Gov. Crist’s recent veto of an important agriculture bill. FDOC Executive Director Ken Keck comments in this report. 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 …