USDA Citrus Disease Subcommittee Meets on FY 2015 Research Agenda, Budget Priorities

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2014 – USDA is announcing that the Citrus Disease Subcommittee is meeting Dec. 9-10 in Lake Alfred, Fl., to consider and make recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2015 research agenda, budget, and annual priorities for the Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program. This will be the second meeting of the Sponsored …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending December 5, 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, USDA has once again extended the deadline for the Dairy Margin Protection Program, US Tobacco Cooperative is issuing a call for redemption of certificates, and we look at changing fruit trends. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Gov. Scott Appoints Three to Florida Citrus Commission

Dan Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Govenor Rick Scott chose Ellis Hunt Jr., 61, of Babson Park and Martin McKenna, 59, of Sebring for new terms on the governing body of the Florida Department of Citrus in Bartow. He also appointed a new member, Dan Casper, 57, of Fort Myers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Alabama Education Meetings on the Farm Bill Coming Up

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Equine, Field Crops, Forestry, Fruits, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Alabama is planning some meetings on the educational section of the new Farm Bill. The Alabama Extension Service is teaming up with USDA and the Alabama Farmers Federation to have these meetings. Tyron Spearman tells us about the meetings, times and locations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Say Thanks…to a Farmer

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about what we have to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Vilsack on WOTUS and Beef Checkoff

Tacy Callies Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Water

The current issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes reports from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule and on the need for another beef checkoff. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Easy Pickin’s

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner talks about farm theft on the rise nationwide in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

Georgia Agriculture Department to host FSMA Listening Session

Randall Weiseman Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: (Atlanta, Ga.) — Georgians involved in the growing, packing, transporting, manufacturing, storing and selling food products can learn more about the federal government’s proposed fresh produce safety rule and preventive controls for human foods rule during a live Listening Session on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Individuals will have the opportunity to ask questions during the …

UF receives $200,000 grant

Dan Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

The WalMart foundation recently gave The University Of Florida a $200,000 grant to continue phase 2 research on organic strawberries, here’s more on this story Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Undercover Citrus

Dan Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Containerized fresh citrus grown under screen was among topics addressed at a Ft. Pierce field day Wednesday. Ernie Neff was there and has more on this story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …