Laurel wilt, a disease that is spread by the red ambrosia beetle, was found in 2010 in Florida. University of Florida scientists believe they can help the avocado industry with a biological control approach. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Protecting Pollinators
Three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants and about 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Regional Conservationist for the Southeast, James Tillman, says NRCS is working to help protect those pollinators. Cindy Zimmerman has the story. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Beef Chef Talks Holiday Meals
In our weekly “Getting to Know Your Beef Checkoff,” Dave Zino, executive chef for the Beef Checkoff, discusses how beef can make a great choice for upcoming holiday meals. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
E15 Debuts in Florida
From the Renewable Fuels Association: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Protec Fuel will begin to offer E15 in Florida at retail stations in Ft. Meyers and Sarasota. E15 (15 percent ethanol) is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in vehicles 2001 and newer. In addition to E15, consumers will also be able to purchase E85 (85 percent ethanol) …
For Sale
Everett Griner talks about the demand growing for used farm equipment in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Southeast AgNet This Week: Dairy Deadline; Peanut Crop Insurance
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a reminder for dairy producers, peanut crop insurance information, and other important agricultural reports. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Ferns for Christmas
Many folks are busy decorating for the holidays, and as Cindy Zimmerman reports, one idea can include the Christmas Fern. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making $5.6 million in grants to 220 producers across the nation to support the production of advanced biofuels, and is awarding more than $4 million in additional grants that will advance the Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Early Signs Point to Brisk Sales of Real Christmas Trees
For many Christmas tree farmers, Thanksgiving weekend has become their busiest time of the year. And while figures are not in yet for sales this past weekend of real Christmas trees, Gary Crawford reports early signs point to brisk sales. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
President Would Veto Current Tax Extenders Bill
It’s being reported that President Obama would veto the current tax extenders bill that Congress is writing, because the bill does not include tax breaks for the middle class. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …