University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center (UF/CREC) has started a new monthly update on citrus research projects (pdf file)to better keep the citrus community informed of the progress on several fronts. Got an introductory note about it today from UF/CREC Director Dr. Harold Browning, along with the first issue. You can find each issue right here on AgNet …
Florida Ag Institute Meeting
The use of social media such as podcasts and blogs will be the focus of the Agriculture Institute of Florida’s 2007 Annual Meeting, set for Oct. 10 in Daytona Beach, in conjunction with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Meeting. Read more from Florida Farm Burea’s website. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Drought Hurting Cotton Crop
The drought is definately taking it’s toll on the cotton crop across the southeast. Dr. Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics & Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council said those conditions are getting worse.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida …
New Citrus Nursery Invests In Future
In this report, comments from FDACS Division of Plant Industry Director Richard Gaskalla about the new Southern Gardens Citrus Nursery near Gainesville, and the moves of the citrus nursery industry to become re-established after some very tough years of change. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …
FDOC Marketing Team Prepares for Coming Season
In this report, Domestic Marketing Director at the Florida Department of Citrus, Leigh Killeen, discusses competition in the beverage marketplace and looks forward to a busy marketing year with the larger crop expected. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle …
Southern Gardens Dedicates New Citrus Nursery Facility
Southern Gardens Citrus hosted industry, local and state political leaders at a dedication luncheon and tour Wednesday for its new citrus nursery facility in Gilchrist County in north central Florida. In the first report below, U. S. Sugar Vice President Robert Coker (left in photo) discusses when the facility will deliver its first seedlings. In the second report, U S …
Florida NASS Prepares for Ag Census
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service office in Florida is gearing up for the agency’s most important survey “ the Census of Agriculture”. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, …
Peanut Crop Still Suffering
The peanut crop in Georgia is suffering, but still is a slight percentage better than the national average. But USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service reports the crop in Alabama & Florida is well below the national average. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …
Beef Scholarships Avaialble
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting applications for 10 – $1500 scholarships that will be given to young people wanting a career in the beef industry. Â Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For …
Citrus Greening Control Advice From Down Under
Andrew Beattie spoke about managing psyllid with oils at the recent Citrus Expo. He is from University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this report, Beattie tells Southeast AgNet Florida growers may have certain advantages in dealing with greening, if they work together. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …