Statement by the President on the Clean Water Rule

Today the White House released a statement by the President on the Clean Water Rule: For more than 40 years, American families and businesses across the country have counted on the Clean Water Act to protect the streams and wetlands we rely on for our way of life – from recreation to public health to a growing economy. In recent …

Important Deadline Coming June 1

In order to remain eligible, or become eligible for crop insurance premium support, producers must file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form with their local USDA Service Center by June 1. USDA wants to make sure those who are required to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

Amendment 1 Backers to Rally for Land Buying

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 26, 2015………. Environmentalists plan to hold rallies across Florida this weekend, again calling on lawmakers to boost the amount of money for land acquisition, Everglades restoration and natural-springs protection. Supporters of the 2014 ballot initiative known as “Amendment 1” have announced 10 locations Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Bees-part 1

In this the first of a two party series Cathy Isom looks into what’s causing major declines in honeybee populations and who is offering help. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Certify Conservation Compliance by June 1

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on an upcoming important deadline for producers. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Alabama NRCS Reminder to Certify Conservation Compliance by June 1

Producers need to make sure they have a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form filed with their local U.S. Department of Agriculture service center. Dr. William Puckett, Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service state conservationist, says it needs to be taken care of by June 1. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Producers Need to Certify Conservation Compliance by June 1

Russell Morgan, Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service state conservationist, encourages farmers to make sure they certify Conservation Compliance by June 1 at their local U.S. Department of Agriculture service center. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

New Lettuce Varieties Resistant to Disease

Cathy Isom tells us about the new lettuce varieties with increased disease resistance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Florida Citrus Industry Threatened by Costly Diseases

Florida’s world-renowned, $10 billion citrus industry is an important sector of the state economy, providing thousands of jobs and capital to agricultural regions. As the nation’s largest supplier of citrus, the success of this industry is vital to Florida’s diversified economy. Download Audio More on this story can be found on the Florida TaxWatch website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Common Ancestor to All Citrus Fruit

Citrus fruits, ranging from oranges, lemons, limes, kumquats and grapefruits, are among the most important commercially cultivated fruit trees in the world. Yet little has been known of the origin of the citrus species and the history of its domestication. Download Audio To read more about the results of this study, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …