FBC Welcomes Two New Members

As the Florida Beef Council continues it’s work for producers across the state, they welcome two new members which pleases the FBC Chairman.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …

Census Forms Need to be Returned

February 4th is about here and Tyron Spearman has this reminder to get your Census of Agriculture forms filled out as that information needs to be in by next Monday.  Report (:30 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? USDA NASS Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

FDOC In Focus: Sunset Committee Report & Marketing Features

In this week’s Florida Department of Citrus features, the Joint Legislative Sunset Committee meets in Winter Haven, and Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has a brief overview in the first report. Also in both reports, our end-of-the-week features on Citrus Department marketing programs. This week, FDOC In-State Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter describes PR campaigns and website developments that magnify the message …

More on Greening Research Update – Advice for Growers NOW

These two reports will wrap up our series this week with Dr Harold Browning, Center Director at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, about the latest he can report about citrus greening research now underway. In the final report in particular, Browning offers a timely and strong suggestion for growers who may not be taking citrus greening …

FL Seeking Peanut Board Member

Florida is looking for a peanut grower to represent them on the National Peanut Board, as Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …

Growers Invited to AL-FL Peanut Show

Tyron also has information about next week’s Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show which will take place in Dothan, Alabama.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …

Cellulosic Ethanol on the Fast Track

Cellulosic ethanol will be used for the first time in motor sports this year during the American Le Mans Series Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in Florida on March 15. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

Web Soil Survey Benefits Landowners

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has been the lead agency in completing a national soil mapping effort that Florida landowners can utilize by going to the on-line Web Soil Survey. Report (1:30 mp3) And that mapping process is currently underway at one of the nation’s largest ranches, Deseret Ranch.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Specialty Crops Push for Farm Bill

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance wants to see the House and Senate farm bills reconciled to get a bill friendly to specialty crops signed by the president instead of reverting to old law or extending the current bill. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Producers Urged to Return Census Forms

The Director of the Florida office of the National Ag Statistics Service is urging producers to return their census forms this week if they haven’t done so yet. Report (1:00 mp3) Even the smallest farms count in the census, which Ben Klugh says is very important for Florida. Report (1:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …