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
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
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …
Greening Off “Select” List & Abandoned Groves Concerns Grow
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
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …
31st Annual Sunbelt Expo Declared A Success
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
Citrus News: No FDOC Vote / Comments on Crop / Psyllid in SC
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 ContentFlorida Cattle …
Sunbelt Expo Happy with Field Crops and Demos
Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talks with Sunbelt Expo’s farm manager, Michael Williams on this years field crop and demonstration. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
Loss of Market News Could Cost FL Cattle Producers Millions
As the state of Florida looks for ways to make ends meet, we’ve gotten word that the state’s Livestock Market News Service staff could be cut out altogether come next budget season in Tallahassee unless the industry makes waves enough to prevent it. The word we get is that four positions for Livestock Market News will appear on the Governor’s …
No Grower Referendum Expected as Part of FDOC Review
As we mentioned late yesterday, looks like there will be no grower referendum on the Florida Dept of Citrus. Lawmakers overseeing the FDOC Sunset Review process say there simply was not much support or input in favor of such a grower vote. Lakeland Ledger reporter Kevin Bouffard has studied this issue and followed up with the newsmakers about it. To …