Alabama Governor Seeks Disaster Declaration

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Gov. Bob Riley has written U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer seeking a disaster declaration for Alabama counties stricken by drought during the 2008 growing season. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Looking Back At Food Price Impacts, Forward At Weather Trends

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This report starts out looking back at a very interesting year in terms of food prices and related issues. The second part discusses weather trends for Florida and the deep southeast going into the New Year, according to a USDA meteorologist. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …

Calcium Carrots

Randall Weiseman General

Research in enhancing specific nutrients in foods through genetic modification has been ongoing for some time. A recent example is modifying a gene in carrots that would boost calcium levels as Kendal Hirschi of the Children’s Nutrition Research Center explains. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …

FL Congressman Optimistic on Research Dollars

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Even with concerns about the economy, U.S. Congressman Alan Boyd who represents Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, is optimistic research dollars for agriculture will continue to be there. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

National Association of Conservation Districts

Randall Weiseman General

The National Association of Conservation Districts is a voluntary based organization with a mission of providing national leadership and a unified voice for conservation. John Redding, the first southeastern president of the association explains how they accomplish these important goals. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …

Programs Gross Income Limits & Possible Cold Temps for Southeast

Randall Weiseman General, Weather

Tyron Spearman has information about gross income limits for farmers and also about some colder temperatures that are forecast for parts of the Southeast this winter. Income Limits: Colder Temps: Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …

“Citrus Industry” 2009

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, International

Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff is also editor of Citrus Industry Magazine. In these reports hear what growers and industry can expect from this leading industry magazine in 2009. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

USDA: U S Ag Lenders Remain Strong

Gary Cooper Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

As news of the overall economy here and around the world continues to be bleak, it appears agriculture lenders here in the U S remain strong despite it all. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …

Impacts on Farm Sector and GA Ethanol Plant on Hold

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, General, Georgia

Today Tyron Spearman looks at some of the impacts on agriculture in 2008 and also has an update concerning the venture to build another ethanol plant in Georgia. More on impacts on ag: Hear Ga Ethanol plant: Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Savvy Supermarket Spending

Randall Weiseman General

It seems that everyone is tightening their belts these days in response to the current economic times, and if your looking to load up your grocery cart without unloading your wallet, Oregon State University Extension Agent, Anne Hoisenton has one crucial tip to ensure you don’t break your budget. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …