The February 9 USDA crop forecast will give some indication how much of Florida’s citrus crop was lost to the January freezes; the March forecast will give a more complete picture, Candi Erick, USDA’s agricultural statistics administrator for Florida, says in the first report. That report also notes that the Florida Department of Citrus budget has been cut some because …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending January 22nd 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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
Peanut Varieties Seeing a Shift
According to University of Florida peanut breeder Dr. Barry Tillman, since 2005 there has been a real shift in peanut varieties. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida …
Southeast Agnet’s New Intern in Tallahassee
As we prepare for the Florida legislative session, our intern in the capital city this year is Megan Murphy from Avon Park. Megan will be working through Sam Ard, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation. I had a chance to catch up with Megan who tells us a little about herself. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Going Green
Being organic, or sustainable. Everett Griner tells us…Well, you decide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …
FFB Preparing to Re-Introduce General Ag Bill for 2010 Session
Florida’s legislative session convenes on March 2, but Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, says they have already started to prepare. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …
National Organic Program Now Independent
USDA implemented the National Organic Program nation-wide back in 2001, but it has recently undergone a significant change. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Dimlin Now Registered for Fly Breeding Areas
Many farmers may be familiar with the insecticide Dimlin as it is widely used on both row crops and specialty crops but Keith Griffith, Field Development Representative for Chemtura says they have recently received a new registration for the popular product. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Allocates Funds for Plant Health Initiatives
USDA has granted approximately $45 million dollars to fund projects to strengthen plant heath initiatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
Producers Need to Speak Out Against the EPA Nutrient Standards
EPA’s new numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters has been released and the document is quite extensive, but Staci Braswell, Director of Government & Community Affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says that the one thing that is clear is that the new criteria will have a negative impact on Florida Agriculture. And therefore farmers need to attend one …