More Psyllids in Calif Citrus / FL’s Murraro “Researcher of Year”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In the first of these two citrus news headlines, news of more citrus psyllid finds in California as officials there try to find where the pest already is and contain it before citrus greening, or HLB is also discovered. In the second report, commentary about Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association’s Researcher of the Year Award, recently bestowed upon Professor and …

West Central FL Farmers, Large & Small, Invited to AGRItunity 09

Gary Cooper Florida, General

Planning is well under way for AGRItunity 2009, the annual conference and trade show designed to meet the needs of farmers large and small in the west central Florida area, scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 24, 2009. This year the popular event will be moving to a new venue at the Hernando County Fairground in Brooksville, Florida. In …

Bronson at FL Farm Bureau Meeting

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The economy was on the minds of Florida Farm Bureau members meeting this month in Orlando and Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson addressed some issues relating to the economy in his remarks to the group. Bronson also presented the 2008 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards at the Farm Bureau annual meeting and talked about the importance of farmers for the environment. Sponsored …

Sunbelt Exhibitors Enjoy Quality Crowd

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

After completing another year of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, both Chip Blalock, their Executive Director and Bill Patton, Chairman of the Board, talk about how things went this year. Blalock says while attendance numbers were down slightly, it was a quailty crowd. Patton looks back at some of the new exhibits which helped hi-light the livestock area this year. Sponsored …

Beef is #1 this Tailgating Season

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida

According to recent figures, beef does very well when it comes to the many tailgating events held across the country this time of year. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Greening Off “Select” List & Abandoned Groves Concerns Grow

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Hear more in the first report herein about how USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has decided to remove citrus greening (HLB) pathogens from the ‘select agent’ list. It is a move that should help researchers in their quest to find answers to the citrus tree disease. CLICK HERE if you want to see the Federal Register listing about …

Sunbelt Pleased With 31st Annual Event

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia

Sunbelt Ag Expo has wrapped up another successful year and Southeast AgNet’s Tyron Spearman checks in with the Chairman of the Board, Bill Patten. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

31st Annual Sunbelt Expo Declared A Success

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia

Sunbelt Ag Expo has just closed the gates to another great year as Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman catches up with Executive Director Chip Blalock to discuss the successes of this year and to look ahead to the 32nd event. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …

Citrus News: No FDOC Vote / Comments on Crop / Psyllid in SC

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these two headlines with citrus news, you’ll hear more on – the Florida Department of Citrus Sunset Review process, – citrus psyllid finds and resulting quarantines in South Carolina, and – comments from a 15-year citrus buyer and small grower with thoughts about the crop forecast and market outlook from his grass-roots perspective. Sponsoring this report: Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring …

Sunbelt Expo Happy with Field Crops and Demos

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia

Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talks with Sunbelt Expo’s farm manager, Michael Williams on this years field crop and demonstration. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025