The 31st Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off today in Moultrie, Georgia as there will be exhibits and events that most anyone will enjoy during the 3-day event. Sunbelt’s Executive Director Chip Blalock invites everyone to attend. To learn more about this years event, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Florida Farm Bureau Awards
More than 450 Florida Farm Bureau Federation leaders from across the state gathered in Orlando for the 67th annual meeting last week. The Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award was presented to Orange County cattle producer Bobby Beagles and the late Suwannee County farmer George Poucher. Larry and Jenny Black of Polk County couple were selected as the winners of Florida …
Legislative Issues Top Agenda at FL FB Meeting
Legislative issues topped the agenda at Florida Farm Bureau’s annual meeting last week in Orlando. Senate Ag committee chairman JD Alexander says Florida is facing budget shortfalls that will make the next legislative session just as challenging as this year was. Listen to report here: Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff interviewed Sen. Alexander about a number of issues at the annual …
FL Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
John Hoblick of DeLeon Springs was elected president and Rick Roth of Wellington was elected vice president of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation at last week’s annual meeting in Orlando. Hoblick says one of the topics of discussion at last week’s meeting was trade. Listen to report here: Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff interviewed Hoblick at the annual meeting: Listen to …
National Biofuels Plan
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy last week released the National Biofuels Action Plan (NBAP), an interagency plan detailing the collaborative efforts of Federal agencies to accelerate the development of a sustainable biofuels industry. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
31st Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Starts Tomorrow
Tyron Spearman has this quick reminder about the Sunbelt Ag Expo which officially starts Tuesday. Learn more about this years event by clicking Sunbelt Ag Expo Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Pocketbook Issues Discussed at FFBF Meeting
The 67th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation has been underway this week in Orlando, and FFBF’s Pat Cockrell said when it comes to policy issues, a lot of discussion has taken place concerning input costs which farmers across the state are facing. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
2008 Citrus Numbers Are In
Sponsoring this report: The 2008 numbers are in and Valencia’s projected a drop of 10%. Hear the broadcast here. CLICK HERE for a printable PDF document of the COMPLETED crop forecast chart. ALSO we are posting the link herein that will take you directly to the page of the USDA website that will have the actual crop forecast document posted …
Florida Horse Park Gets Vote of Confidence from State of Florida
TALLAHASSEE: Florida Governor Charlie Crist has announced a $1 million grant for the Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority Inc. through the Governor’s Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development. The funds will support a market study, site planning and basic infrastructure for expanding the 500-acre Florida Horse Park, located on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway near …
John Deere Introduces New Compact Tractors for Market Niches
In Sarasota, Florida this week John Deere officials displayed hundreds of tractors, many of them new models to become available in 2009, many of them geared toward the ‘lifestyle’ rural crowd and folks involved in things like citrus, nursery, vineyards and other agriculture operations. According to John Deere representatives on hand for the event, the new models coupled with the …