Citrus Commissioners Meet to Ponder “Free Rider” Fix

Dan Citrus, Florida

In this report, Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on a special Florida Citrus Commission teleconference this week where commissioners discussed another possible fix to the “Free Rider” issue.   Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Great Time for Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The National Peanut Board wants growers to know this is a great time for peanuts.   Report (1:00 mp3)    To learn more click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

FFVA Concerned About IFAS Budget

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Mike Stuart with the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association says they are keeping a close eye on this year’s Florida legislative session to make sure cuts for research programs at the University of Florida IFAS are not too severe. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

Citrus Commish May Change Approach to Address ‘Free Riders’

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, a preview of a Citrus Commission teleconference scheduled for today, where commissioners are expected to discuss and possibly act on a proposal that could change the way the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) collects its taxes. This is part of the continued efforts of the Commission to address the ‘free rider’ issue, where Florida growers exclusively pay …

USDA Lab Director Favors N-A-S Joining Greening Research

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, comments from USDA/ARS Ft Pierce Lab Director Dr Calvin Arnold, about the recent decision by Florida Citrus Commissioners to engage the National Academy of Sciences in the effort to find answers to citrus greening disease. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

S-A-R in Citrus: “Likely Not A Silver Bullet…”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

A crowd of about 200 gathered at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center mid-week to hear what citrus researchers had to say about Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR). Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff was there, and you can hear more about what went on in this report he filed soon after the meeting’s conclusion. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Citrus Mechanical Harvest Field Day Set for April 22, 2008

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

CLICK HERE (pdf file) to find the agenda details for this annual citrus mechanical harvesting field day in Immokalee, FL. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

Phase Two for Ag Census

Randall Weiseman Florida

The effort to collect 2007 Census of Agriculture data from farm operations in Florida has entered phase two, according to Ben Klugh, director of the Florida office of the National Ag Statistics Service. More information can be found at www.agcensus.usda.gov. FL Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

Wedgeworth Institute Honors Ag Leader

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Dr. Hannah Carter explains how the Wedgeworth Leadership Institute got its name. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

FL Continues Promoting Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Despite fewer dollars to work with, a variety of beef promotions continue across Florida . Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …