Congressman Adam Putnam says while yes, there are some good things for Florida citrus and other agriculture segments in the recently passed House version of the Farm Bill, there are also some very negative aspects to the bill that could outweigh the positives. In this report, hear Putnam’s pointed comments about a severe loss of conservation funding if the bill …
Turning Point for Florida Ag
At the recent Farm to Fuel Summit in Florida, the state’s chief financial officer told the crowd that biofuels are the future for Florida agriculture. CFO Alex Sink noted that one of the turning points in Florida’s history was when citrus first started to be grown in the state. “My bold prediction is that this sea change that we are …
Some Growers Asked for Disaster Dollar Refunds
In this report, according to news reports coming out this week, up to 1,500 producers of citrus, vegetables and nursery crops in Florida are being asked to prove they have crop insurance or refund disaster money provided following hurricanes of recent years. Also in part two of this report, Florida Citrus Production Advisory Council leader Peter McClure says while things …
Citrus Pressured for Research Success
Grower Peter McClure heads the volunteer efforts of the Citrus Production Research Advisory Council which gives input to the research community about where growers want research funds to be invested. He says growers and the industry are under pressure like never before for timely progress on citrus ‘greening’ research. Report (2:00 mp3) Pre-register for Seminars and Trade Show attendance at …
FL Has New Testing for BVD
The Florida State Veterinarian wants producersĂ‚Â to know aboutĂ‚Â a new way to test cattle for BVD.Ă‚Â Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …
Reaction to House Farm Bill
Reaction from agricultural groups to the farm bill passed by the House last week has been overwhelmingly positive. From the National Cotton Council: Report (1:00 mp3) From the Georgia Cotton Commission: Report (1:00 mp3) From the specialty crop interests: Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) From Florida Farm Bureau: Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …
Soon Sadly Saying Farewell to “Kat”
Southeast AgNet will soon have to say farewell to a young lady we all think the world of around here. Katherine Bush started at Southeast AgNet as a legislative news intern in Tallahassee in early 2006. “Kat” has been a pleasure to work with as she more recently pulled the details and logistics together for Citrus Expo 2007, likely to …
CITRUS EXPO Logo Link
Pre-register for Seminars and Trade Show attendance at Citrus Growers who pre-register will be eligible to win a very nice gun safe sponsored by Everglades Farm Equipment. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …
Citrus Nurseries Rebuild & CHRP Mtgs This Week
Florida citrus nurseries are investing heavily to serve grower needs into the future, and Citrus Health Response Program meetings this Wednesday in Arcadia and Thursday in Sebring expect to draw good grower turnout in both areas. Hear more in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Click here for details on the GROWER MEETINGS about CHRP this week. Find …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about new food safety regulations for tomato growers. More information about the new food safety regulations for Florida tomato growers can be found on the web at http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05252007.html. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …