Dr Pete Timmer was honored by colleagues and industry people in a special reception Friday at the Citrus Research & Education Center in Lake Alfred FL as part of the recognition of his retirement. For Southeast AgNet, Citrus Industry Magazine Editor Ernie Neff was there. Hear more about some of Timmer’s career accomplishments in Ernie’s report. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored …
FL Legislature Has Two More Weeks
With two weeks left for the Florida Legislative session, there are still issues of interest for agriculture. Florida Cattlemen Association’s Sam Ard has this week’s hi-lights. Ă‚Â Report (2:00 wma) Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Florida Greenbelt Bill Update
The Florida Legislature last week considered some property tax reform issues Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks reports that one Greenbelt bill was defeated. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
FL Commissioner’s Report
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the threat to Florida woodlands from arsonists. More information about wildfire arson can be found at the following web address: http://www.fl-dof.com/publications/fire_pdfs/arson.pdf Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
AgNet Week in Review April 20, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the FDOC focuses on national grocery chains, teachers are rewarded for Ag in the Classroom, Ag Literacy Day was a huge success, and the Beef Short Course is coming soon. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
FL Beef Cattle Short Course is Nearing
The annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course will be held in Gainesville May 2nd through 4th. Ă‚Â Report (1:45 wma) To learn more Click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
South Florida Farmers Can Apply for Variance
Farmers in South Florida could be eligible for a variance from Phase 2 water restrictions currently in effect for a broad area suffering from drought. Applications for a variance can be obtained from the South Florida Water Management district. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
FL Ag in Classroom News
The number of volunteers participating in Florida Ag Literacy Day last month was up 15 percent over last year, according to Florida Agriculture in the Classroom which organizes the event. Florida Agriculture in the Classroom has named Cara Martin of Florida Farm Bureau as its new chairman. Four teachers have received Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s Excellence in Teaching about …
Important Topics Discussed at Lake Alfred Citrus Institute
Southeast AgNet’sĂ‚Â Katherine Bush reports from Lake Alfred Citrus RFesearch and Educatioon Center on important topics discussed today at the 2007 Florida Citrus Growers Institute.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
NCBA Region II Meeting is April 19-21
The Southeastern states Cattlemen Association’s will all be in Florida this week for the annual NCBA Region II Meeting. AL Report Ă‚Â (1:00 wma) FL Report Ă‚Â (1:45 wma) GA Report Ă‚Â (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …