Signup for the new Conservation Stewardship Program started August 10th as Ken Morgan, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, said the updated program is no longer just for watersheds. To learn more about the new Conservation Stewardship Program log on to nrcs.usda.gov/new_csp Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Not too Late to Attend Citrus Expo!
The Citrus Expo kicks off tomorrow and runs through Thursday and Gary Cooper says that they have a full agenda with a lot to offer to the grower. CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS! 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 …
Citrus Expo Kicks off Wednesday
The 18th annual Citrus Expo kicks off tomorrow at Lee Civic Center in Ft Myers, as exhibitors are moving in today for the event’s largest trade show ever. Many are arriving at the site to setup as Gary Cooper is just one of the many Southeast AgNet staff members here today as he took a break to put together a …
Peanut Crop Forecasts Vary
After last week’s USDA’s first crop forecast for the season, Tyron Spearman breaks down the individual states in the peanut growing areas and looks at the differences. 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 …
Gardening Comeback
Growing your own is still growing. Everett Griner explains. 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
Citrus Expo in Ft Myers Expecting a Huge Grower & Vendor Crowd
The 18th annual Citrus Expo set for this Wednesday and Thursday, August 19 & 20 at Lee Civic Center in Ft Myers, is preparing for its largest ever trade show. More than 160 exhibit spaces are booked for product & service displays catering to commercial citrus growers from all over. A record number of 700 individual citrus growers have pre-registered …
Secretary Sends Forest Service in New Direction
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has outlined his vision for the future of our nation’s forests saying that our nation’s forestlands are in critical need of restoration and conservation. 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 Commissioner’s Spotlight on New Prescribed Burn Signs
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about new yellow signs that will indicate areas along highways near where authorized controlled burning is taking place. More information is available online by clicking on “Prescribed Burn” Signs; or view a brochure on the web site of the Florida Division of Florida about what to do if you …
Citrus Expo Begins Setup for This Week’s Event
These reports each preview some features that commercial citrus growers and industry leaders can expect at this week’s Citrus Expo at Lee Civic Center in Ft Myers. Among other things, the two day event on Wednesday and Thursday will offer 8.5 CEU credits for citrus growers attending the seminars and about the same number of CCA credits for Certified Crop …
Our Growing Population
Can farmers feed 9 trillion people? Everett Griner tells us just what it will take. 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