Many ag groups have been asking Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority and Thursday, the U.S. Senate cleared a major procedural hurdle by voting 62-38 to end debate on the bill, moving it towards a final vote. TPA is a topic that Southeast AgNet recently discussed with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, and Josh McGill has the story. Download …
Florida Training People Who Work with Farmworkers
There is a program available to help train the folks who supervise farmworkers. Carlene Thissen, project coordinator of the Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program through the University of Florida/IFAS Southwest Florida Research & Education Center in Immokalee, explains what this is all about. Download Audio For more information about this program, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support …
New Citrus Variety Trial Options for Florida Growers
From the University of Florida/IFAS: MAITLAND, Fla. – The New Varieties Development & Management Corporation has scheduled statewide grower meetings for May to launch FAST TRACK’s third suite of UF/IFAS-developed experimental citrus selections. This new suite features four seedless easy-peel mandarin selections: UFGlow, UFSunrise, UFDawn and 7-6-27. In addition, the UFGlow, UFSunrise and UFDawn varieties are mess-free – meaning your …
Georgia Peach Crop Looks Typical this Season
The late-March cold spell caused some Georgia peach growers to lose a portion of their crop, but consumers should see a typical selection of fruit when the first Georgia-grown varieties ripen this month. Download Audio To see more on this story click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …
USDA Notes Greening Impact on Florida Orange Crop
When USDA released its monthly Florida all-orange forecast Tuesday, it showed a 5 percent drop from last month, with a 6 million box drop in Florida Valencia oranges. USDA’s Acting Chief Economist Rob Johansson talks about the lower Florida production forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …
Florida Department of Citrus Seeks Help from Taxpayers
Like many people and groups in the aftermath of a natural disaster, the Florida Department of Citrus is seeking relief from the state’s taxpayers. Download Audio To see more on this story, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …
Statement by Commissioner Putnam on Updated Citrus Forecast for 2015
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on an updated 2015 citrus forecast for Florida, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released this statement: “The updated citrus forecast, which has decreased by 5.6 million boxes since the April announcement, illustrates just how severely citrus greening …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Final Cotton Numbers; Conservation Project
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on the final 2014 cotton numbers and information on a multi-state nationally funded Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
Florida Agricultural Biotechnology Literacy and Communication Day
Plant biotechnology was the topic of discussion during an event held in Gainesville Monday. Josh McGill was there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …
Farmer’s Market Phenomenon
Cathy Isom talks about the Farmer’s Market Phenomenon – why the most traditional way to buy and sell farm products is becoming more popular. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …