In Southeast AgNet’s citrus news broadcasts and webcasts in recent weeks you’ve been hearing about New York Board of Trade’s name change to “I C E Futures U. S.” As growers and the industry look toward the markets for the coming season, we contacted “ICE” President Tom Farley to discuss the name change and what’s behind it. These are the …
Do Tree Count Results Indicate Trend?
Recent citrus tree count updates from USDA’s Agriculture Statistics Service have some people wondering if there is a trend developing in citrus tree decline and turnover. Ag Statistics Administrator Bob Terry (photo left) discussed this with Southeast AgNet shortly after the study was published on Friday. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Find more information at USDA’s Website About the …
FL Using Beef Dollars from Federation
Due to dwindling beef checkoff dollars, the Florida Beef Council is pleased that the Federation of State Beef Councils has helped to support various programs in the state.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Offering Bio-Energy Grants
The state of Florida is now accepting applications for grants through the Farm to Fuel Program. Â Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Recognizes Century Pioneer Family Farms
Two farms in North Florida have been added to the list of Century Pioneer Family Farms. Â Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Cotton Hurt by Hot Weather
The hot weather experienced in North Florida this summer has definately made it’s mark on this year’s cotton crop. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
More on Florida’s Farm to Fuel Summit
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the recent Farm to Fuel Summit. Report (1:00 mp3) More information about this year’s event, including links to each speaker’s presentation, can be found on the web at http://www.floridafarmtofuel.com/summit_2007.htm. General information about Florida’s Farm to Fuel program can be found at http://www.floridafarmtofuel.com/ Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
CHRP Workshops; Tree Count Updates; Excluding Plant Pests
In these citrus news reports, reminders about two convenient workshops in coming days to assist Florida growers in completing necessary Compliance Agreements for the coming citrus season. Also, a preview of what’s coming from updated USDA citrus tree count surveys, and comments about how officials are trying to do more to keep plant pests and diseases out of this country. …
FL Citrus Tree Inventory Update Results In
The results of the partial Florida citrus tree inventory update went public from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service and Florida Ag Statistics Service Friday afternoon. We’re covered up with news for our radio programs coming up the first part of the week, so our website listeners get it first this time. Here is our entire interview on the new tree …
FL Ag Needs Worker Housing And Legislative Respect!
In this report, which will air on the radio network Tuesday September 18th, some news and views regarding the ironies Florida’s agriculture industry is dealing with as one of the state’s most consistent employers and economic engines. Not only are farmers wanting to provide decent housing for legal temporary workers being turned down by rural communities in Florida, agriculture services …