At the recent Northwest Florida Bioenergy Conference and Expo Rick Higden of AgriSource fuels talked about their biodiesel plant in Dade City that uses poultry by-product as a feed source. Listen to report here: 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 …
Indian River Citrus: Rebounding From Fay & Fighting Greening
These two reports feature Tim Gaver, who recently landed the regional citrus extension slot based out of Ft Pierce, FL. In the first report, Gaver discusses citrus greening, as one of those involved in a series of greening information meetings going on around Florida right now. In the second report, he talks about how growers in his region are dealing …
FL New Rule for Sheep and Goats
The Florida Department of Agriculture wants goat and sheep owners to know about a new rule that will soon be implemented concerning the movement of those animals in the state. To learn more about Administrative Code Rule 5C-29, the scrapie rule, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …
Conservation Planning – Investing in Your Future
Gainesville, FL., October 3, 2008 – Are you a conservation minded landowner in need of advice or financial incentives for your farm or ranch? A comprehensive conservation plan may be just what you need. A conservation plan is a written record of your management decisions and the conservation practices and systems that you plan to use and maintain on your …
Neighborly Cooperation Helps Citrus Growers Deal With Psyllids
In this report, how citrus growers working together can have a better chance of controlling the citrus psyllid pests that spread HLB, also known as ‘citrus greening’ disease. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff recently caught up with VP of Grove Operations for Southern Gardens Citrus (in photo), to discuss the value of working closely with neighbors in the effort to best …
Citrus New Varieties Research Continues
In this report, some brief comments about the progress being made at Florida Citrus Packers Association with regard to new varieties research. Packers’ spokesman Richard Kinney says his team is searching far and wide for varieties that will do well in Florida, and which may help growers and industry weather the ongoing storm of disease challenges facing them. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Tropical Fay Disaster Aid
Producers in Florida who were impacted by Tropcial Storm Farm may now be eligible for financial assistance to help restore agricultural operations harmed by the wind or water. A total of 59 counties in the state have been designated as eligible by the the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Listen to report Established farmers who were farming …
New Biofuel Sources
New sources of biofuels were the focus of the recent Northwest Florida Bioenergy Conference and Expo. One of those sources is forest products according to University of Florida forest utilization professor Marion Marinescu who coordinated the conference. Listen to report here: At Auburn University, assistant research professor Ron Putt is studying the feasibility of using algae from catfish farms for …
First Mini-Greening Summit Mtg Further Updates Growers
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff attended the first of another series of HLB updates and offers this report. 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, 2025CIR Agriculture …
FL Ranch Rodeo and Cowboy Heritage Festival
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association invites everyone to this weekend’s Ranch Rodeo Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival in Kissimmee. It starts Friday night and runs all day Saturday October 3rd and 4th. To learn more or to get rodeo tickets click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …