FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Christmas Trees

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This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the vass array of options of live Christmas trees for Florida consumers. More information and the locations of Christmas tree farms in Florida can be found on the FDACS web site and on the web site of the Florida Christmas Tree Association. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Hydraulic Deliveries

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With many of us looking for deals on this cyber Monday some of our purchases could soon be delivered by hydraulic hybrids. Delivery giant UPS has made the first commercial purchase of the technology that can bring significant reductions in fuel use and pollution. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Farm Income Has Record Year

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USDA’s farm income and cost report is now out and economist Mitch Morehart says that it has well exceeded 2007. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember …

John Deere Specialty Tractors

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John Deere is really focusing on specialty markets for tractors these days. Starting next week they will be on the road showcasing the products during the Drive Green event which will be held at various locations in Florida. Note, the earlier announcement of Belle Glade as the Dec 5 location has been changed to Okeechobee on that same date. Dec …

New SE AgNet Anchor

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Beginning Monday there will be a new voice bringing you the ag news on Southeast Agnet. Julie McPeake has been working for Southeast Agnet since this summer and has already been doing “This Land of Ours” programs and special reports. Starting next week she will take over the news programs. Julie comes to Southeast AgNet after three years as the …

A Turkey Nap?

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There’s good news for turkey lovers. The age ole myth that the turkey on your thanksgiving plate is what caused your eyes to droop during the football game is turning out to be nothing but a myth. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

Turkey Dinner is a Bargain

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The classic Thanksgiving dinner costs a bit more this year than last year, but it is still a bargain – and adjusted for inflation, it’s actually cheaper than it was 20 years ago, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …

Fun Turkey Facts

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Learn some interesting facts about your main course this Thanksgiving! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

Thanksgiving History

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Today Tyron Spearman takes a look back at Thanksgiving and how things really got started for this traditional holiday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …

EPA Proposal Would Affect Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

A new proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency has agriculture officials nationwide worried and thus all farmers are urged to send a message to EPA letting them know how regulation of greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act would adversely affect their operation. But you must do this by this Friday, November 28th to meet the EPA’s comment deadline. Comments …