The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Thursday on H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009. 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 …
Growers, Others Needed For Citrus Variety Evaluation
Florida’s New Varieties Development and Management Corporation seeks more industry volunteers to evaluate potential new citrus varieties. In this report, NVDMC Executive Director Peter Chaires tells about the need for knowledgeable volunteers at monthly evaluation meetings. Growers and others interested in helping can call Chaires at 407-302-3510, or email him at pchaires@flcitruspackers.org Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …
Latest “Citrus Growing in Florida” Provides Production Info
A classic book about citrus production – “Citrus Growing in Florida” – was recently updated to include information about citrus greening disease, canker and other recent developments. This is the fifth edition of the book first written almost 50 years ago and last updated 10 years ago. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has more information about this good read for industry …
R.E.A. Changed America
Electricity! America’s rural salvation. Everett Griner tells us some other things about it too. 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
NRCS Placing Emphasis on State Programs
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is continuing their conservation efforts here in the southeast and Chief Regional Assistant for the East, Walt Douglas, says their emphasis is focused on the state level. 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 …
FL Recruiting for Voluntary Beef Checkoff
Florida Beef Council board member Randy Barthle from Pasco County says checkoff dollars are down and participation by producers in the state’s voluntary beef checkoff is needed. 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 …
More Switchgrass Populations Found
New populations of switchgrass have been discovered in Florida as Agricultural Research Service scientists and cooperators have collected 46 new varieties. 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 …
Peanut Harvest Still Not Quite Done
Tyron Spearman has the latest figures on where things stand with the peanut harvest at this time. 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
EPA Responds Positively to Green Jobs Waiver
The Environmental Protection Agency has responded positively to the Growth Energy Green Jobs Waiver, even though a definitive decision was not made. In a letter, the agency states that increasing the blend wall to E15 is a “critical issue” and Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy agrees as he says the introduction of more ethanol in the market place would …
Reconnecting Kids with Nature
The U.S. Forest Service and the Ad council are teaming up for a new campaign, Reconnecting Kids with Nature. 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