In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we hear from this year’s Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year, provide information about 45 state cattlemen’s associations sending a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, along with looking at how it’s a good year for pumpkins and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: …
UF/IFAS Receives Part of $4.5 Million in USDA Grants for Specialty Crops
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is partnering with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the United States Department of Agriculture on two dozen projects to strengthen markets for specialty crops in the state. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services called for project proposals, reviewed them and awarded more …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 10, 2014
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at the various crop reports which were released by USDA Friday. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
Food Prices Consistent with Inflation
While food prices have risen, Cindy Zimmerman reports that the rise has stayed consistent with inflation. 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 Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
Grower Reactions to Citrus Crop Forecast
When USDA’s October Citrus Crop forecast numbers were released, there were of course various reactions to the Florida all orange number of 108 million boxes total. 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 …
Statement by Commissioner Putnam on U.S. Department of Agriculture Citrus Forecast for 2015
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – Following the announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on its 2015 citrus forecast for Florida, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released this statement: “The forecast for this season’s citrus, if realized, represents a welcome increase in production despite the devastating Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Live Citrus Broadcast Celebrating 20 Years
This year’s “live” broadcast of the citrus crop forecast is somewhat of a milestone for Southeast AgNet, as network founder and president Gary Cooper explains. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free …
Many New Aspects to Sunbelt Ag Expo Next Week
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo takes place October 14th through the 16th at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia and their Executive Director Chip Blalock says there will be a lot going on this year. Download Audio More can be found at www.sunbeltexpo.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Citrus Mutual Forecast Luncheon Is Friday
The official USDA annual Citrus Crop Forecast will be released at 12-noon tomorrow, October 10th. And Andrew Meadows, Director of Communications for Florida Citrus Mutual, reminds growers they will be serving their annual crop estimate luncheon this Friday at the Davis’ barn just east of Wauchula. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Specialty Crop Dollars; Cotton Dispute Agreement
The current issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on nearly $118 million in USDA grants to strengthen markets for specialty crops and news of an agreement to settle the longstanding cotton dispute in the World Trade Organization. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for …