Putnam on Ag Tour: Comments on FL Gov Crist Disaster Declaration

This just in from Congressman Adam Putnam as he tours freeze damaged areas of Florida agriculture late this week and early next… South Bay, Fla. — Congressman Adam Putnam, in the midst of an inspection tour of freeze damage in the Glades agricultural area, today thanked Gov. Charlie Crist for requesting federal disaster assistance. “The extent of damage is worse …

Animal Flu

A vaccine for pigs is being developed. Everett Griner tells us all about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Putnam: “Freeze Damage Definately Worse Than I Had Anticipated”

Southeast AgNet joined Central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam at the start of a multi-day tour of Florida agriculture’s freeze damage statewide, visiting citrus groves in Lake County Thursday. At the same time in Tallahassee, disaster declarations were being drafted by the Florida Dept of Agriculture, and forwarded to the governor that will include every county in Florida. The Governor is …

Freeze Hurt Florida’s Tropical Fish Industry

As we continue our coverage on the effects of the freeze, Florida Farm Bureau’s assistant director of Ag Policy, Scot Eubanks, says the tropical fish industry has been devastated by the record low temperatures. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Risk Tools Available For Freeze Stricken Florida Producers

As the Southeast continues to thaw out, many growers are starting to fully access the damages to their crops and Mike Moore of USDA’s Risk Management Agency gives us some details about USDA backed federal crop insurance and disaster assistance. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Weather Decreases Cotton Yields

This week’s cotton report showed that our adverse weather conditions has taken their toll on cotton yields and World Outlook Board Chair, Gerry Bange, says that the decrease will have an effect on prices as well. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

The Power of the Pecan

The pecan is often considered an ideal choice for anyone interested in maintaining a healthy diet and incoming chairman of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association, Duke Lane Jr., says business has really picked up since consumers have started to realize the health benefits of one of their favorite nuts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …

Peanut Trends for the Southeast

After this weeks release of the January crop production numbers, Tyron Spearman takes a look at how the trends have changed concerning where peanut production mostly takes place. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

FL Cattlemen’s Institute and Trade Show

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show will be held Thursday, January 21st at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Economist Sees Optimism for Livestock Recovery

An extension livestock economist with Mississippi State University told those attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting this week that optimism tempered with caution are the words to remember for the livestock outlook for 2010. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …