Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush is on the road in citrus country this week. In this audio segment, Katherine reports from Peace River Valley Citrus Growers annual meeting Tuesday night in Arcadia, and provides some comments from her visit with Citrus Commission Chairman Steve Ryan during Wednesday’s Commission meeting in Lakeland. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
Comments on the Cold from FFVA
More on damage to vegetables from the cold from the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …
FL Beef Ambassador Promoting Industry
Matthew Peeples has been busy promoting beef not only in Florida, but across the nation as he currently serves as the National Beef Ambassador. Report (1:00 wma)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …
FL Freeze Report re: Citrus – Florida Farm Bureau
In this report, Executive Director Pat Cockrell at Florida Farm Bureau discusses initial reports coming in about the impact of this past week’s cold weather on citrus around the state.Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …
State Representative Poppell Discusses Citrus Concerns
Florida representative Ralph Poppell from the Indian River region chaired the Agriculture Committee in the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, and remains a member of that committee for the upcoming 2007 Legislative Session. In this report Poppell discusses concerns about citrus canker, possibilities for windbreak technologies for better canker control, and what growers and ag landowners should be concerned …
TSA Recommendations for Sod Fields
Tropcial Soda Apple is a problem for many sod fields across Florida and recommendations have been made when it comes to using newer technology to control it. Â Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Freeze Damage Appears Minimal
Reports are coming in from around the state on damage from the cold snap this week. Pat Cockrell with Florida Farm Bureau says at this point damage appears to be limited and spotty. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
Changes May Need to be Made in Greenbelt
The last regional hearing on property tax reform is scheduled for Thursday in Orlando at Valencia Community College from 6-9 pm. Producers are encouraged to attend and make their voices heard about the importance of Greenbelt to agriculture. State Representative Ralph Poppell talks about changes that might need to be made in Greenbelt. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …
FL Fresh Citrus Shippers Expect Fairness In New Rules
Florida’s fresh fruit growers, packers & shippers are anxious to see what is in a new rule still in development by USDA, that will govern how and where Florida fruit can be shipped in the future. In this report, grower-packer-shipper Dan Richey of Riverfront Packing in Vero Beach comments on big concerns among growrs about suggested cutbacks in research funding …
Citrus Budwood Facility Needs Legislative Funding
Citrus Nurseryman Nate Jamison has some timely suggestions for state lawmakers who will deal with budget matters when they go to Tallahassee to craft the state budget in coming weeks. Namely, fund the new citrus budwood facility in north-central Florida so the citrus nursery industry can continue to rebuild for growers needing new trees. Hear Nate’s comments in this report. …