There is a growing rumble in Florida and particularly in citrus country over recent allocations of specialty crop research monies. CLICK HERE to read the entire USDA news release that outlines where some 28-million research dollars are being awarded. Some industry and congressional sources tell us the allocations overlook critical and timely needs for research into citrus greening disease, or …
FL Congressman Putnam: Retail O J Too High for Market Situation
In this first report posted herein, comments from central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam about the need for orange juice “brands” to do more to help move tremendous supplies in the orange juice pipeline right now, including putting more efforts into advertising as well as bringing retail prices more in line with market supply reality. Putnam’s comments echo what we heard …
FL Citrus Mutual CEO Says Strong Mktg Push Needed for OJ
In this report comments from Mike Sparks, CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, about the recent October Citrus Crop Forecast from USDA and the market situation in need of a strong push to reduce the amount of orange juice already in the pipeline. Sponsoring this report: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …
FL Bronson Milks Cows at Sunbelt
While at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Tuesday, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson participated in the annual cow milking contest but also talked about a problem many are concerned about here in the Southeast. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Sunbelt Farmer of the Year Chosen
10 state winners were on hand for the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award luncheon today, and when it was announced, this year’s recipient was Brian Kirksey from Arkansas. Pictured (l-r) are Alabama state winner Lamar Dewberry, Kirksey, Florida state winner Randy Strode, and Georgia state winner Wayne McKinnon. AL story: FL story: GA story: To learn …
Sunbelt Cow Milking Contest
The annual Ag Commissioner’s Cow Milking Contest took place today at Sunbelt Ag Expo, as pictured right is Glen Zorn, Deputy Commissioner from Alabama and then to the left, Florida Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson, When it was all over, the winner was South Carolina Ag Commissioner Hugh Weathers. Also pictured is University of Tennessee’s Warren Gill representing Tennessee. Sponsored ContentWhat …
FL Producers Benefit from NRCS and GLCI
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has a great working relationship with the Florida GLCI, which Carlos Suarez says has helped a lot of producers across the state improve their pasture and grazing land. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Sunbelt Expo Underway Today
The 31st Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off today in Moultrie, Georgia as there will be exhibits and events that most anyone will enjoy during the 3-day event. Sunbelt’s Executive Director Chip Blalock invites everyone to attend. To learn more about this years event, click Here Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
Congressman Putnam Comments on Citrus Forecast & Economy
Speaking with central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam at the recent Ray-Bob Groves Crop Forecast Citrus Grower Breakfast, Putnam offers his comments about the crop forecast and responds to AgNet questions about the economic situation that’s garnering so many headlines nationwide. Most folks in Florida agriculture are well aware the Congressman’s family is in citrus and cattle production, and that he …
Grower Reaction to Citrus Crop Forecast
In these two reports, reaction to the citrus crop forecast moments after the report was released last Friday. Comments from citrus grower Mark Wheeler of Wheeler Farms, whose office is in Lake Placid. To view the entire report and hear comments from a futures trader, see our earlier post by clicking here. Sponsoring this report: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …