The Defense Department is the largest consumer of energy in the United States, spending roughly 18-billion dollars on energy resources just last year. But, that may be all about to change. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
FL NRCS Promoting Volunteer Week
This Sunday kicks off the annual National Volunteer Week which runs through April 25th, and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is proud of the dedicated Earth Team volunteers and staff who commit their time and talents each year to conserving and protecting our natural resources. More information is available on the Florida NRCS website Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
FL Hosting Pork Management Conference
The Pork Checkoff is inviting anyone involved in any aspect of pork operation to attend the 2009 Pork Management Conference scheduled for May 6-8 in Fort Myers, Florida. To learn more click here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Peanut Producers Association Offering Scholarships
The Florida Peanut Producers Association is again offering a couple of scholarships as applications are due by July 1, 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Baker: Property Rights & Fertilizer Issues on the Move in Tallahassee
Florida Senator Carey Baker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on General Government Appropriations, mentioned a few key agriculture issues in a short interview with AgNet this week in Tallahassee. Among them, legislation continues to move forward on urban fertilizer application regulation, and another bill that should help simplify duplicative regulatory permitting for farmers and ranchers. There is also an effort …
Open Hydroponic System of Production in Citrus Explained
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff catches up with University of Florida researcher Kelly Morgan (photo) in these reports to discuss the Open Hydroponic System, how it iworks in other areas of the world and how it may fit for Florida citrus growers as part of a long term production and disease management program. Morgan says there are several considerations for growers …
Wide Area Spraying for Psyllids in Citrus: SW Florida Perspective
Speaking to AgNet’s Ernie Neff (right) recently, University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansley (left) says area wide spray efforts to control citrus psyllids have proven effective in southwest Florida groves. Citrus Expo 2009 planning is underway! Click the logo for updates Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …
Wide Area Spraying for Psyllids Catching on in FL Citrus
Wide area cooperative spraying for the greening-spreading asian citrus psyllid is catching on around the Florida citrus belt. In this report, AgNet’s Ernie Neff (left) talks to Vic Story (right) of Story Citrus Services about examples of growers working together on the project in his area of the state. Story spoke at a recent HLB symposium in Bartow. Citrus Expo …
Farm Subsidies II
Just what part does size play in the farm subsidies debate? Everett Griner offers more valuable insight, particularly for consumers, in this follow up to yesterday’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …
EPA Rejects Review of Ruling
Not being convinced that a review would reverse last January’s ruling requiring clean water act permits for pesticide applications in or near water, EPA’s Acting Assistant Administrator of Water Mike Shapiro, has said the agency has rejected a full circuit review and instead asked for a two years implementation process. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …