FDOC On List for USDA Export Assist Funding

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 15, 2006-U. S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced $200 million worth of funding to 67 U.S. trade organizations to promote U.S. agricultural products overseas. Southeast AgNet was on hand to hear Johanns make the announcement in a press conference involving farm broadcasters from across the nation. Florida Department of Citrus is on the list for …

AgNet Broadcasters Meet with Johanns at NAFB

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Just before Southeast AgNet’s Lee McCoy (left in photo) sat down with U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns for a one-on-one interview during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) convention this week in Kansas City MO, Secretary Johanns joined McCoy and AgNet president Gary Cooper for this photo-op. The NAFB Convention is a busy time for our crew each …

No Disaster Aid Discussions This Week

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman looks at what’s happening, or not happening in the U.S.Congress.  Report (1:00 wma) 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

Climate Specialist Looks at Freeze Chances

Dan Citrus, General

Clyde Frazee, a University of Florida Climate Extension Specialists, says El Nino will cause a very wet, cool winter. Cindy Zimmerman reports.  Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Ag Climate Workshop

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The Southeastern Climate Consortium is heading out into the field to help growers utilize the information that can be found on www.agclimate.org and get their feedback. The first agclimate.org workshop will be held in Homestead at the University of Florida Tropical research and education center on November 29. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Party Shift in Ag Committees

Randall Weiseman General

House and Senate Ag Committee leadership is moving from the South to the Midwest. Report (1:00 wma) 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

How Will Democrats Affect Doha

Randall Weiseman General

Will the pending Democrat control help or hinder agriculture when it comes to WTO’s Doha Round.  Report (:40 wma) 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 Cattle Enhancement Board …

Transportation for Biofuels Needs Updating

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

While most ethanol & biodiesel plants are located in the midwest, they are starting to grow in other parts of the country. Due to this, some changes are going to be needed in transportation.  Report (:20 wma) 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 …

Cotton Program Highly Efficient

Randall Weiseman Cotton, General

Findings from an economic effectiveness study of the Cotton Research & Promotion Program show it to be very effective. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …