I C E Futures U. S. President Explains NYBOT Name Change

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

In Southeast AgNet’s citrus news broadcasts and webcasts in recent weeks you’ve been hearing about New York Board of Trade’s name change to “I C E Futures U. S.” As growers and the industry look toward the markets for the coming season, we contacted “ICE” President Tom Farley to discuss the name change and what’s behind it. These are the …

EU to Increase Crop Production

Randall Weiseman General

The European Union is working towards allowing their farmers to actually put more ground into production next year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

More Support for 2025

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

More and more states have joined those from our area in signing on to support the 2025 renewable energy goal.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

FL Recognizes Century Pioneer Family Farms

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Two farms in North Florida have been added to the list of Century Pioneer Family Farms.  Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Immigration Debate Continues

Randall Weiseman General

The debate concerning immigration is on-going, especially with certain members of the U.S. Senate.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Improving Food Import Safety

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

A group is focusing on improving the safety of food imports coming into the United States.  Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

State Budget Cuts Threaten Florida Ag, IFAS and Ag Education

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Several items in this report…comments from FL Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson about why agriculture industry and ag education interests need to be very concerned about the Legislative Special Session that starts Tuesday in Tallahassee. Also in this report, two citrus grower workshops this week (pdf file) where Citrus Health Response Plan experts will be on hand to help growers complete …

FL IFAS Concerned About Property Tax Vote

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

In January Florida citizens will be voting on a tax reform measure, something that has many concerned, including those with the University Extension program.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Bayer Holds Germany Press Conference

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General

Bayer Crop Science recently held an event at their facility in Germany where they talked about various aspects of their company.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

USDA to Fund Honeybee Project

Randall Weiseman General

There is new funding available to help beekeepers with the health and protection of their bees.  Report (:30 mp3)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025