Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff files these two quick voice reports overviewing some of the main points made at today’s “Greening Summit” in Avon Park. Ernie caught up with several of the presenters and other newsmakers who offered comments for our listeners too. We’ll be sharing much of that material as we can get to it for posting in the days …
NRCS Soils Training
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida and the Southwest Florida Water Management District partner up to do soils training to aid in designing surface water management systems. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FDOC Brings Nat’l Academy of Sciences to “Greening” Research
In this series of reports, Dr Warren Muir (photo right) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) discusses a recent decision by Citrus Commissioners to enlist the Academy’s involvement in citrus greening and canker research. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff caught up with Dr Muir to ask for details of how the Academy came about and how they are structured to …
Citrus League’s Bournique Nominated for SJRWMD Board
Indian River Citrus League executive Doug Bournique has been nominated by Governor Charlie Crist to serve on the St Johns River Water Management District Board. Bournique has been a strong spokesman for this famous citrus region, and we expect he will ably understand and articulate the complex water issues facing this region of Florida. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
FL Bills Moving Through Legislature
The Florida Legislature is working on a couple of bills that Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association says they are watching very closely. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Florida Legislative Update
Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks gives an update on last week’s activities in the Florida legislative session. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Farm Bill Update
A budget framework has finally been resolved for a new farm bill but the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees still needs to decide on where the additional farm bill funding is coming from. Senate Ag Committee chairman Tom Harkin says the framework is at the $10 billion above baseline level. Report(1:00 mp3) Senate Ag Committee ranking Republican …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Wildfire Season
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the outlook for this wildfire season. More information can be found on the web site of the Division of Forestry. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …
Florida Farm Bureau Tallahassee “Ag Watch”
Here’s Florida Farm Bureau’s legislative Ag Watch April 4, 2008 (pdf file) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Citrus Commissioners Move Ahead On Hopeful “Free Rider” Fix
In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on another special Florida Citrus Commission teleconference this week to follow up on the one they had last week. Commissioners are wrestling with what to do to possibly try to fix to the “Free Rider” issue. Report (1:11 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …