ASTA Chair Voices Support of BLM’s National Seed Strategy During Event

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release, Seeds, Specialty Crops

From the American Seed Trade Association: August 17: Today, American Seed Trade Association Chair Risa DeMasi, Grassland Oregon, voiced the seed industry’s support for the Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management’s National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration during a rollout event in Boise, ID. “The seed industry, in particular the conservation and reclamation seed sector, has a long …

U.S. Agricultural Exports Still Declining

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The value of U.S. agricultural exports is continuing its downward slide. Gary Crawford has more on that 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 Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

Citrus Expo Just Two Days Away

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

The week has finally arrived…it’s about time for the annual Citrus Expo! The event takes place this Wednesday and Thursday at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. AgNet Media’s Josh McGill and Gary Cooper have more on what to expect. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 14, 2015

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at some of the issues the House and Senate will need to deal with when they return in September, what scientific breakthrough could mean for peanuts being consumed by those who were once allergic, and about AgNet Media’s big event, Citrus Expo, which is coming up in …

Congress Has Much to Do When They Return

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

When the House and Senate return in September, there will be a number of orders of business they will need to focus on. Reece Langley, vice president of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, shares what the Council anticipates when Congress returns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Citrus Expo Pre-registration Ends Today

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Today, August 14th, is the last day to pre-register for the 2015 Citrus Expo, which is coming up next week in North Fort Myers, Florida. 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 …

Georgia Grown Pavilion Signup Deadline Nearing

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The Georgia National Fair is coming up next month, but folks are being reminded that vendor applications for the Georgia Grown Pavilion are due by this Friday, August 14. 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 …

UF Researchers Develop Machine to Count Dropped Citrus

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

From the University of Florida/IFAS: As citrus greening continues to impact Florida’s groves, growers have found that they need a way to quickly and accurately count the amount of fruit dropped early to help identify problem areas, which will save time and money. University of Florida researchers Wonsuk “Daniel” Lee, Daeun “Dana” Choi, Reza Ehsani and Fritz Roka devised a …

Edible Flowers – Part 2

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

In the second part of her series Cathy Isom tells us some precautions to take before adding edible flowers to our diet. 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 …

Mobile Irrigation Labs Helping Southeast Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water, Weather

Florida State Conservationist Russell Morgan, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, talks about Mobile Irrigation Labs and how they can help agricultural producers experiencing drought conditions in southeast Florida. 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 …