Fruit Set & Tree Numbers Influence Forecast

Gary Cooper Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida, General

In this report, Citrus Statistics Administrator Bob Terry with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service explains the main to factors influencing this year’s October Citrus Crop Forecast. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Valley Irrigation Helping with Water Management

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General

While the drought continues to be on many minds here in the Southeast, water is needed for our crops. And that’s where Valley Irrigation can help as new technologies can manage watering needs for most any type of field. I talked with Will Sheets about how Valley can help with your operation.  Report (4:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Ga Propane Gas Association at Sunbelt

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

The Georgia Propane Gas Association building is another place many people stop by to see the latest in propane innovations. I talked with Mark Dmochowski about some of those and how they could be incorporated on the farm. Report (4:10 mp3) Also this morning, our Southeast AgNet affiliate in Moultrie, WMTM, was here to do a live broadcast letting listeners …

Sunbelt Farmers of the Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Sunbelt Ag Expo is underway in Moultrie, Georgia. Randall Weiseman was on hand yesterday for the opening day luncheon and the Southeastern Farmer of the Year announcement. The winner was Bill Cameron, Jr. of Raiford, North Carolina. Report (:40 mp3) The farmers of the year in the Southeast Agnet listening area were Billy Gilley from Holly Pond, Alabama; Bud Adams, …

Specialty Crop Research Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA’s Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service has awarded more than $4.7 million in grants to 13 universities and research laboratories for tomato and potato specialty crops genetic research to help improved fruit quality, yield, stress tolerance and disease resistance. Among the grants is nearly $399,000 for the University of Florida. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Opens Today

Randall Weiseman General

The 3oth annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition opens in Moultrie, Ga. and Tyron Spearman runs down some of the events planned for today.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

FL FB President’s First Convention

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau president John Hoblick has been presiding over his first convention as the head of the organization. He talked with Erin Freel Best about the convention and his first year as president of the state’s largest general farm organization. Listen to her interview here. Report (4:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Lots Going on at Sunbelt

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Sunbelt Ag Expo starts Tuesday and executive director Chip Blalock says just that first day is packed with activities. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

FL Rep Baxter Troutman Recieves FFBF Legislator Award

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

We spoke with Rep Baxter Troutman shortly after he was recognized as a Florida Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year, at FFBF’s state convention in Daytona Beach. Other state lawmakers recognized as FFBF Legislators of the Year this year include Rep. Denise Grimsley, and Sen. Mike Heridopolos. Full interview Report (approx 3:00 mp3) Story Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Florida Ag Environmental Awards

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson will present the 2007 Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards during Florida Farm Bureau’s 66th annual meeting in Daytona Beach on Friday. This year’s winners are Butler Oaks Farm in Lorida, Gwinn Brothers Farm in McAlpin, Buck Island Ranch in Lake Placid, and Fraleigh Nursery Inc. in Madison. Read more here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …