AgNet Founder Endorses Florida Farmer & Rancher in FL Gov Primary

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Southeast AgNet endorses state Senator Rod Smith in the Democratic Primary race for Governor.  It’s only the second time in more than two decades AgNet president Gary Cooper has gone on the record with a political endorsement in a statewide race.  Democratic candidate Rod Smith grew up in a bona-fide Florida farming and ranching family.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …

Research Key to Ethanol From Sugar Cane

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, General, Sugar

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says there may be potential for using sugar cane to make ethanol with more research. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Dairy Interest in Alternative Fuels

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Members of the dairy industry were among those attending last week’s Farm to Fuel Summit in Orlando. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Labor Day Food Safety

Randall Weiseman General

Four simple rules can help make your Labor Day free from unwanted food bourne illnesses. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Lower Fat School Lunches

Randall Weiseman General

Fight obesity in kids by making take to school lunches lower in fat. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Agriculture Statistical Directory. The Directory can be ordered online at the FDACS website. Report (:58 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida “Idea Raisers” Scheduled for September

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The first of six agricultural “idea raisers” are being held this coming week in Florida – Homestead and Clewiston. Report (1:00 wma) Here is a list of all the scheduled meetings being organized by state representative Baxter Troutman: September 6, 6:30 pm, Homestead – John D. Campbell Auditorium September 7, 6:30 pm, Clewiston – Hilliard Cabin, Flagpole Road September 12, …

Money Raised to Build Ethanol Plant

Randall Weiseman Energy, General, Georgia

The money has been raised for the construction of a new ethanol plant in Georgia. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:51 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Trying to Build Quail Populations

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

University of Florida IFAS will hold their 2nd Annual Quail Management Shortcourse on October 5th & 6th in Monticello.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Ag Classroom Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau is offering grants for teachers. Applications are available on line at the Florida Farm Bureau website. Deadline is October 1. Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024