Webcast of Citrus Forecast, Scouting Workshop Set for Thursday

Southeast AgNet will webcast the USDA’s latest citrus crop forecast. CLICK HERE to test the audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s monthly Citrus Crop Forecast program to begin at about 8:30 a. m. Thursday morning May 10, 2012. Also Thursday, a Citrus Scouting and Pest Management Workshop will be conducted at the University …

Nuts to You

The pecan market is seeing growth in production. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

Ag in Review for the Week of April 30, 2012

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

Wildland Fire Outlook

The shift away from La Nina is making the Wildland Fire Outlook a little more difficult to predict this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

Soon and Simple are the Two Farm Bill Request by USDA

Acting Under Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse overseas the USDA’s Farm Service Agency and will be the one responsible for implementing the 2012 Farm Bill. Which is why he is saying the simpler the better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Citrus Robotic Harvester Being Developed By Florida Native

Alva native James English tells about the efforts of a company he leads to build a robotic device that will harvest citrus for the processed market. English, president and CEO of Energid Technologies Corp. in Massachusetts, made a presentation at an international mechanical harvesting symposium held a month ago in Lake alfred. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor …

Tall Pine Problem

One segment of agriculture affected by the recession…timber. The housing market slowdown. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

Education and Outreach One Component of AL NRCS Mission

As part of their outreach efforts, the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama strives to educate the public regarding the need for conservation. Kathy Walker, District Administrative Coordinator for the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District, uses a fun activity known as soil babies to address some of the issues farmers deal with every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Farm Bill Debate Starting to Get Interesting

Differing opinions from senators and congressmen are starting to emerge regarding the Senate Ag Committee’s Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

New Safeguards to Protect Against Foodborne Illness

USDA has announced measures to better protect consumers from foodborne illness in meat and poultry products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …