Another set of feature reports about what Florida growers are trying to do about the “Free Rider” issue. In these reports, former Florida Citrus Commission chairman Andy Taylor and current chairman Ben Albritton, Jr, offer comments about why Florida growers want something done about it and why growers need to be involved in the discussions themselves. Report (2:00 mp3) Report …
Getting Ready for Farm City Week
The upcoming celebration of National Farm-City Week kicked off this week with a luncheon in Washington DC. At the event, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its inaugural “Book of the Year†award to a Georgia tree farmer, better known to rock and rollers for his career as keyboardist for the Rolling Stones. Chuck Leavell was honored for …
90 Years of Citrus Research Celebrated at UF/CREC
University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred celebrates its 90th anniversary with about 400 people gathering for tours and a luncheon. Ribbon cutting for a new citrus pathology lab, and re-dedication of a refurbished Ben Hill Griffin Citrus Hall were also featured. In the first report, comments from UF Vice President for Agriculture Affairs, Dr. Jimmy …
FL Getting Beef Message to Nurses
The Florida Beef Council took part in an event last week to relay the message about beef and it’s healthy benefits to a group of nurses. Â Report (1:15 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 …
“Greening” Research Brings Texas Citrus Visitors to Florida
A small group of growers and citrus researchers from Texas is visiting the Sunshine State this week, on a mission to learn more about the status of citrus “greening” in Florida. They also want to learn how best to handle it if and/or when it arrives in Texas citrus groves. In the first of these two reports, comments from Texas …
FL EQIP Signup Deadline Nearing
For landowners in Florida, here’s a reminder the batching period signup deadline for 2008 EQIP funding is coming up next Tuesday, November 13th. Â Report (1:05 mp3) To learn more about EQIP, 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, …
FL NRCS Helps Repair Storm Damage
Two quiet hurricane seasons has helped USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida get caught up on hurricane damage from previous years, but state conservationist Niles Glasgow says there has been some damage on the panhandle recently due to heavy rainfall. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …
USDA-APHIS Changes “Greening” Quarantine Zone
“Steps Taken to Control Citrus Problem†USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a federal order expanding the citrus greening quarantine zone in Florida. At the same time, the service significantly increased the number of states and territories quarantined due to the presence of the Asian citrus psyllid. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …
TSA Photos & A New Link for Seed, Sod & Pasture BMP’s
Here are some different photos of Tropical Soda Apple, and a new link for important new TSA BMP’s for seed, sod, and pasture situations. Stay tuned to Southeast AgNet in weeks ahead for more features and information on protecting your pastures, seed production and sod plantings from this “Weed from Hell.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about less valuable species of fish being substituted for grouper. More information about grouper substitution can be found on the web site of the Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing at: Is It Really Florida Grouper? More information about Florida seafood can be found at: http://www.fl-seafood.com/. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …