The old saying, “be careful what you wish for” came to mind after here at the Southeast AgNet Pensacola office in Southwest Escambia County I received 22.1 inches of rain this past weekend. So drying out carpets while trying to keep items off the floor in dry areas has been the normal activity for the past couple of days. Download …
Various Issues Hurting Farm Bill Progress
Many people were pleased to see the Senate take up the farm bill last week, but as Tyron Spearman reports, efforts to move it along are being affected by various factors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Filling the Summer Meal Gap
It’s time for that age ole tradition of summer break from the grind of the school year, but Under Secretary Kevin Concannon says it is not always a fun time for those children who suffer from food insecurity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Adam Putnam talks about Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program which offers free, nutritious meals and fun learning activities at more than 2,500 locations throughout Florida to children in need. Click on SummerFoodFlorida.org for more information about the program. Download Audio Plus a reminder you can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or …
Websites Can Help With Florida Citrus Irrigation Scheduling
Florida Automated Weather Network Director Rick Lusher told citrus growers at a recent irrigation workshop in Arcadia about two Websites that can help them handle irrigation scheduling. He discusses the websites in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Christmas Trees
No, It’s not that time of year… But, the 2011 production numbers are out and Everett Griner tells us what they are. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida …
Florida Citrus Industry Focus is on Bonita Springs This Week
Numerous Florida citrus industry meetings and an educational session are on tap this week in conjunction with Florida Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Industry Conference. Hear details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
University of Florida President Bernie Machen Stepping Down
Dear members of the University of Florida community, Today, I informed the UF Board of Trustees of my intention to step down as president next year. As the Board Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Possible Farm Bill Timeline
There’s a lot of speculation as to when the 2012 farm bill can actually be put together but some are looking at a possibility for House and Senate Ag leaders to conference later this summer to finalize the ultimate bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Judge Upholds Florida DEP Water Quality Rules vs EPA “Criteria”
By MICHAEL PELTIER – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 7, 2012……….State environmental regulators acted properly late last year when they enacted water quality standards less rigid than specific federal numeric requirements, an administrative law judge ruled Thursday in a closely watched case. Rejecting arguments from a coalition of environmental groups, Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board …