Another big crowd of citrus growers turned out for the annual Florida Citrus Growers Institute in Bartow this week. Those attending heard from researchers and fellow growers about the best knowledge available to best cope with citrus greening disease, or HLB, in Florida groves. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff was on hand and files this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …
Florida & U S Vegetable Plantings – Spring Acreages
CLICK HERE to view the entire vegetables acreage spring plantings report from USDA’s Agriculture Statistics Service. This report offers details on Florida acreage as well as plantings and planting intentions from all around the U S. (pdf file) fl-stats-vegspr09.pdf Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Plum Creek Plants More than 12.2 Million Seedlings in Florida
Planting efforts result in the regeneration and growth of millions of trees Gainesville, Fla. — Plum Creek Timber Company today announced this year’s spring planting exceeded 12.2 million seedlings in Florida. The effort is part of Plum Creek’s plan to regenerate and grow forests for future generations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Ag and Life Sciences Golf Tournament
Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament Scheduled for May 29 Gainesville, Fla. – Tee off to support agricultural and life sciences student scholarships!University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumni and friends are invited to campus on Friday, May 29 to participate in the 7th annual CALS Alumni and Friends golf tournament. The tournament will …
Florida’s OTHER Vacation Attraction
A Missed Opportunity. Today Everett Griner tells us just what this is. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Proposed Increase of Truck Tag Fees
As we have reached the midpoint in this legislative session, Florida Farm Bureau’s Director of State Legislative Affairs, Ben Parks, encourages the ag community to express their concerns to their legislators regarding a House proposal to boost tax revenue by doubling truck registration fees. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
Farm Loans Still Obtainable
Even though farmers may have to jump through a few more hoops to recieve loans this spring, Jason Henderson vice president with the federal reserve bank of Kansas City recently told a congressional panel that farm loans are still obtainable as farm lenders continue to be stronger than their urban counterparts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
SNAP Increasing
Those participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will get more help in buying food as the Recovery Act kicks in this month, raising SNAP benefits. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …
Dr Jackie Burns Looks to the Future at Citrus Research Center
AgNet’s Ernie Neff recently sat down with Dr Jackie Burns for an interview that turned into these six short features. This Friday Burns will officially become Acting Director of University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (UF/CREC) at Lake Alfred. At that time Dr Harold Browning vacates the post after 20 years at the Center, the last 12 years …
FL Legislature in Short Week
Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard said while it’s a short week for the Florida legislature this week, budget issues are still at the top of everyone’s minds. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …