AgNet Founder Endorses Florida Farmer & Rancher in FL Gov Primary

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Southeast AgNet endorses state Senator Rod Smith in the Democratic Primary race for Governor.  It’s only the second time in more than two decades AgNet president Gary Cooper has gone on the record with a political endorsement in a statewide race.  Democratic candidate Rod Smith grew up in a bona-fide Florida farming and ranching family.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

Research Key to Ethanol From Sugar Cane

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Sugar

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says there may be potential for using sugar cane to make ethanol with more research. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Dairy Interest in Alternative Fuels

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Members of the dairy industry were among those attending last week’s Farm to Fuel Summit in Orlando. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Agriculture Statistical Directory. The Directory can be ordered online at the FDACS website. Report (:58 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida “Idea Raisers” Scheduled for September

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The first of six agricultural “idea raisers” are being held this coming week in Florida – Homestead and Clewiston. Report (1:00 wma) Here is a list of all the scheduled meetings being organized by state representative Baxter Troutman: September 6, 6:30 pm, Homestead – John D. Campbell Auditorium September 7, 6:30 pm, Clewiston – Hilliard Cabin, Flagpole Road September 12, …

FL IFAS Holding Grazing Management School

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Cattle producers in Florida are invited to take part in a Grazing Management school September 27th & 28th.  Report (:32 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FDOC Reports Rise in OJ Revenues

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

According to the latest numbers, orange juice revenues are up, something that pleases the Florida Department of Citrus.  Report (1:10 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Trying to Build Quail Populations

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

University of Florida IFAS will hold their 2nd Annual Quail Management Shortcourse on October 5th & 6th in Monticello.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Ag Classroom Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau is offering grants for teachers. Applications are available on line at the Florida Farm Bureau website. Deadline is October 1. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Ag Labor Concerns

Randall Weiseman Citrus Expo News, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Ag labor issues were on the minds of growers attending the Citrus Expo last week who heard from Walter Kates with the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024