ChemChina Offers $43 Billion in Cash to Acquire Syngenta ChemChina, the largest chemical corporation in China, offers $43 billion in cash to acquire Syngenta. The company says it supports the acquisition, a deal that will help modernize agriculture in China and help secure a food chain for the future. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …
Florida Legislature Recognizes Farm Credit System
The nation’s Farm Credit system was created 100 years ago, when Woodrow Wilson signed the act that established the farm credit system. It was designed to provide consistent access to credit for farmers and ranchers in rural communities. And that fact was recognized this week during the Florida Legislative session. Southeast AgNet’s Tallahassee intern Alex Lucas talked with Dennis Carlton …
Beloved UF Veterinary Medical Professor Passes Away
From the University of Florida Health News: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A longtime University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member who spent his career working to improve public health, the health of livestock and the lives of veterinary medical students through scholarship support passed away Sunday (Jan. 31) at the age of 83. Paul Nicoletti, D.V.M., M.S., a professor …
Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show is Next Week
The annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held Thursday, Feb. 11th at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, located on Hwy. 231 South in Dothan, Alabama. Sponsored by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association and the Florida Peanut Producers Association, the one-day event offers farmers a full day to view the products and services of more than 80 exhibitors and a …
Wet Weather Affecting Citrus in Southwest Florida
Wet Weather Is Heaven for Fungal Diseases Citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri discusses the effects of January’s record rainfall in the Immokalee area on the citrus crop. The wet weather has delayed harvesting and aggravated fungal diseases and HLB. Growers are encouraged to attend “All You Need to Know About Scouting and Managing Citrus Fungal Diseases,” a seminar at the …
U.S. Forest Service Releases Findings on the Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2016 — The U.S. Forest Service today released a new report, Effects of Drought on Forests and Rangelands in the United States: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis, that provides a national assessment of peer-reviewed scientific research on the impacts of drought on U.S. forests and rangelands. This report will help the Forest …
Pecan Crop
Everett Griner talks about this year’s pecan crop production in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
Statement from Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black on Iowa Caucus Results
From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: When it comes to election results in this race or any other for that matter, it is not so much about the “who”, but the “what.” I hope going forward the candidates will dare to articulate a consistent message about rural America. We need specifics, not sound bites, about where the candidates stand on …
Super Bowl – Avocados
What’s green, tasty and is expected to be a hit at this year’s super bowl party? Would you believe avocados? Some may think sales for this tasty treat peaks on holidays like the Fourth of July or Cinco de Mayo. But Cathy Isom has more information about how they actually experience their greatest demand on Super Bowl Sunday. Download Audio …
Florida Ag Hall of Fame is Next Week
The University of Florida/IFAS wants to congratulate this year’s inductees into the Florida Ag Hall of Fame. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says there are four deserving folks that will be inducted on February 9 in Tampa. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …