FDOC On List for USDA Export Assist Funding

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 15, 2006-U. S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced $200 million worth of funding to 67 U.S. trade organizations to promote U.S. agricultural products overseas. Southeast AgNet was on hand to hear Johanns make the announcement in a press conference involving farm broadcasters from across the nation. Florida Department of Citrus is on the list for …

AgNet Broadcasters Meet with Johanns at NAFB

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Just before Southeast AgNet’s Lee McCoy (left in photo) sat down with U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns for a one-on-one interview during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) convention this week in Kansas City MO, Secretary Johanns joined McCoy and AgNet president Gary Cooper for this photo-op. The NAFB Convention is a busy time for our crew each …

WHIP has Same Deadline as EQIP in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants landowners to know that the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program has the same December 15 batching period deadline as EQIP. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …

FL NRCS Teams With NASS

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has teamed up with another USDA agency to help get the word out about an important deadline for EQIP & WHIP that’s upcoming.  Report (1:00 wma)  USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Ag Climate Workshop

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Southeastern Climate Consortium is heading out into the field to help growers utilize the information that can be found on www.agclimate.org and get their feedback. The first agclimate.org workshop will be held in Homestead at the University of Florida Tropical research and education center on November 29. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Research Built Beef Checkoff Framework

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

The 20th anniversary of the beef checkoff is taking place this fall, and the first chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board says it earns a passing grade in her book.  Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about Farm-City Week. More information about Farm-City Week is available at this link: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/11-01-06.htm Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

FL Offers Livestock Assistance program

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Federal funding has come to Florida in the form of the Livestock Assitance Grant Porgram to help producers in certain counties affacted by this years drought.  Report (1:00 wma) The program will not start till December 1st, but at that time you can click Here to learn more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …

Fresh From Florida on the Road

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Some Florida Department of Agriculture vehicles have gotten facelifts to become moving billboards promoting fresh Florida-grown products. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Beetles Have Helped But TSA Needs Management

Randall Weiseman Florida

Biological control of Tropical Soda Apple in Florida has seen success with a beetle, but control of the weed still needs an overall management plan.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025