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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR) Seminar to Focus on Citrus

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

This report will air on the radio network this week on Wednesday, so when you listen and hear the word “today” in this program, keep in mind this seminar on Systemic Acquired Resistance (S-A-R) is scheduled for this Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 10 a. m. through the noon hour. In this report, Dr Tim Spann from the Lake Alfred …

Citrus Blackfly Reported in Sao Paulo State, Brazil

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

Citrus Blackfly has been reportedly discovered in Brazil’s main citrus producing region, on trees in municipal areas so far. Hear more details in this report. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

IFAS Research Critical to Ag

Randall Weiseman Florida

As the Florida Legislative session enters its fourth week, agricultural interests continue to wait anxiously to see what budget cuts will be made to IFAS. Rick Roth of Belle Glade, who is vice president of Florida Farm Bureau, says IFAS research is vital to Florida agriculture. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

UF Receives $1M to Unlock Energy from Sugarcane Residues

Gary Cooper Energy, Florida, Sugar

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s quest to develop cost-effective methods of producing fuel ethanol from biomass received a $1 million boost this month, with a grant package for research aimed at increasing the amount of fermentable sugar obtained from sugarcane stalks and leaves. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …