Nutritionals-Citrus Greening Meeting Attracts Growers

Dan Citrus, Florida

More than 30 growers attend a Sebring meeting to learn more about research into the use of nutritional products that keep greening-infected trees alive and productive. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Economy Will Be a 2010 Legislative Priority

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

With Florida’s legislative session right around the corner, Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson gives a quick preview of some issues he sees as priorities for 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

FSA Rural Job Creation Listening Sessions Visit FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops

A Farm Service Agency listening tour regarding rural job creation visited Florida recently and Tim Manning, (pictured left) state director of Florida’s FSA, said it attracted a great cross section of Florida’s agricultural sector and Mary Hartney (pictured right), Executive Director of the Florida Fertilizer and AgriChemical Association, was one those to speak as she says that she hopes her …

NRCS Organic Initiative Deadline on March 12

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

A reminder for producers that the applications for 2010 funding for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Organics Initiative is due March 12, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Growing Population

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

New technology must be developed because population growth is not slowing down. Everett Griner explains to us how many people will have to be fed in the near future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

Florida 4-H Auction Tallahassee During Farm Bureau Day March 16!

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Sugar, Vegetables

Considering the present state budget situation it is important that industry supporters come together to support youth programs like 4-H. Among the many ways to do so, a quality item donation for the upcoming 13th annual Florida 4-H Reception and Auction. This year a silent auction will be held in conjunction with the popular annual Florida Farm Bureau Legislative Reception …

HITS Ocala Week II Wrap-Up: New Grand Prix Winners Emerge

Randall Weiseman Equine, Florida, General, Livestock

OCALA, FL (February 24, 2010)–The second week of show jumping at HITS Ocala wrapped on Sunday with warm weather and exciting action, proving that the ‘Horse Capital of the World’ is also the ‘Land of Opportunity,’ as the Grand Prix Arena saw some new faces emerge in the winner’s circle. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

FL Beef Council using Dollars Wisely

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Wes Williamson, treasurer of the Florida Beef Council, wants producers across the state to know their checkoff dollars are being invested wisely. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

Change in Crop Insurance Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

There are changes coming to the crop insurance program which Tyron Spearman explains for growers along with a reminder about the sales closing date which is just days away for the 2010 crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Animal Waste To Energy & By-Products – An Ocala Demonstration

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Sugar

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson (w/ hat in photos) hosted numerous media outlets and about a hundred guests Tuesday at a bioenergy test project in Ocala. This process helps manage animal wastes while also producing energy and agricultural by-products. Sigarca, Inc.’s experiemental Bioenergy Plant is set up at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, FL, where it processes horse manure …