A new event at the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention was a beef cooking contest put together by the Beef Checkoff’s Culinary Center. Six states participated including a team from Florida which was made up of members of the Florida Cattleman and Cattlewomen Associations. Pictured (l-r) are Emily Hobby, Bo Hobby, Jim Handley, and Angela Johnson. You can see how great …
Energy Discussed at Winter Advisory Conference
The Florida Farm Bureau held their 2009 Winter Advisory Committee Conference, “Navigating the Tides”, earlier this week to discuss issues and policies affecting all sectors of Florida agriculture. Vice President of the Federation, Rick Roth says that one of those issues on the forefront is energy. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
Many New Citrus Varieties In Pipeline for Florida Growers
Looks like Florida citrus growers will have some new varieties to consider for replanting in the not-too-distant future. In these two feature reports Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff catches up with New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC) Executive Director Peter Chaires to talk about some of the varieties in the research pipeline. If interested in participating in the analysis of …
Long Range Ag Weather Outlook for Early February
In a report we aired back in December a USDA meteorologist warned of a colder and drier than normal January for Florida. In this report, USDA Meteorologist Mark Brusburg offers an overview of the national ag weather outlook for the first part of Februrary. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …
Turkey Hunt Auction Closes Tomorrow
Time is running out for the weekend turkey hunt with Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson to be auctioned off tomorrow. The high bidder at midnight will purchase a two-person, guided turkey hunt at Evans Farm in North Florida. The hunt will take place the weekend of March 21 or March 29, based on the Commissioner’s schedule and will include full …
FL Impacts from Jan 21-23 Crop Freeze Become Clearer
In this report, some detailed comments from a leading sugar and vegetable farmer in the Belle Glade, FL area, about crop impacts from last week’s freeze event, now that enough time has passed to really determine the damages. Meanwhile, there is lots of talk around the farm sector in Florida again in recent days that another cold snap could hit …
FL Congressman Putnam Discusses New Political Direction In D C
We recently asked central Florida Congressman Adam Putman for his views on the new administration as it relates to agriculture issues and concerns. Play this report to hear his comments. Sponsored ContentCIR 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 …
Browning to Leave UF / Indian River Citrus Seminars Overview
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports from location at this week’s Indian River citrus grower seminars. Also in this report, a brief mention of Dr Harold Browning’s planned exit from his position as Director at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …
UF Citrus Research Center Director Browning to Leave in Spring
After about twelve years at the University of Florida Dr Harold Browning, Director of UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, will leave UF this spring to pursue other endeavors. We heard about this in the industry rumor mill a while back but University officials have delayed making any official announcement, presumably until more could be said about …
EQIP Now Includes AWEP
The Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP), established in the new farm bill to promote water conservation and quality improvement, allows up to $58.4 million in financial assistance to agricultural producers and entities. The 2008 farm bill expanded the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to include AWEP offering financial and technical assistance to help farmers and ranchers carry out water enhancement activities …