Growers should be scouting their groves for citrus greening whether they have been told they have it or not. Hear what else UF Citrus Research and Education Center Director Dr Harold Browning has to say in this report, about canker and greening research and the funding needed for it. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …
Citrus Crop Affected By Weather
Bob Terry heads up USDA’s citrus crop statistics efforts, and he says even though there were no major changes in Florida’s citrus crop numbers this month, the impact of the recent weather on Florida citrus crops is evident. Hear his comments in this report. Report (2:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
New TSA Recommendations for Hay Fields
The fight continues to control Tropical Soda Apple as new recommendations have been released from University of Florida research for hay fields.  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 …
FL Polk County to Hold Trade Show
The Polk County Cattlemen’s Assocation will hold a trade show February 17th in Bartow, Florida. Â Report (: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 Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …
Florida Gulf Coast Ag Conference
The very first annual Gulf Coast Agribusiness conference is coming up this week – Thursday February 12 at the West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay. The conference will be held from 7:30 am to 4:45 pm and lunch will be provided – the cost is $20. Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farm Bill Proposal Would Simplify CSP
Simplifying conservation programs is one of the goals of the Bush administration’s 2007 Farm Bill Proposal. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster says that is especially true for the Conservation Security program. Report (1:00 wma) Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow says the proposed changes in CSP would make the program much more beneficial for Florida producers. Report (1:30 …
Positive FL Greening Locations Update 2-9-07
Here’s some positive greening location information (pdf file) sent to us from Ray Royce of Highlands County Citrus Growers Association, who says the info is courtesy of Dr. Wayne Dixon. Citrus growers are encouraged to take a few moments to share their ideas about possible greening, canker and diaprepes control practices. E-mail us at growertrials@southeastagnet.com, then look for your input …
Citrus Crop February Update for FL and U S
USDA Citrus Crop Statistics Adminsitrator Bob Terry from Orlando was in Washington D C for the release of the February update of the citrus crop forecast. In the first of these two reports, Terry describes the Florida numbers and the impact weather is having on crop size and droppage. The second report includes a story from USDA’s radio team in …
Valentine’s Bell Pepper Field Day
A Bell Pepper Field day is being held at the SixLs Farm in Naples on Wednesday February 14th. According to Hendry county extension vegetable agent Gene McAvoy, this replicated trial contains 25 entries from a number of companies. The IFAS team will begin picking around 10:30 and will remain on site until approximately 1 PM. The site address is 11900 …
FL AgNet Week In Review February 9, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, a NRCS office is damaged by tornadoes, Florida Cattlemen on national committees, Property Tax Hearings scheduled across the state, Florida Farm Bureau involved with the Florida Food Checkout Day, the Florida Department of Agriculture teams up with the Sebring Races, and the FDOC helps kick off the Florida State Fair. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews …