The national GMO labeling debate could enter Florida legislative circles if activists pushing for a labeling law about GMO products get their way. Under pressure to put it on the Senate Agriculture Committee agenda soon during the Legislative Session now at its halfway point, Chairman Bill Montford of North Florida offers his views in an exclusive interview with Southeast AgNet …
FL Legislature May Reduce Some Ag Input Taxes
Comments from both sides of the aisle in this report, about a tax proposal that would ease tax pressure on farmers and ranchers with regard to the purchase of inputs, repairs and equipment needed for food and fiber production. Now at about the halfway point in the legislative session, hear Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Montford, House Agriculture and Natural …
Jefferson County Cover Crop Reminder
Livestock and natural resources agent Jed Dillard reminds growers of a Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day in Jefferson County on April 1, 2014. Download Audio RSVP by March 28 to Jed Dillard, office: 850-342-0187, cell: 850-445-4691. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
Georgia’s Fruit and Veggie Sector Fared the Winter Well
Despite some extreme temperatures, executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Charles Hall, says Georgia produce growers fared well this winter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …
Working to Better Control Spray Drift
Spray drift is a big concern for growers, which is why Steve Clausen President of Willmar Fabrication, says they have redesigned their broadcast spray hood to gain better drift control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …
FL Lawmakers Discuss “Springs Bill” & Water Concerns
About halfway through the Legislative Session, Florida Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Montford, D-Quincy, reports on the “Springs” bill in the Senate, while House State Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, comments on the approach to water issues in the House of Representatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Agriculture Tax Relief Still Moving in Florida Legislative Pipeline
In this mid-session legislative report, Florida House Agriculture and Natural Resources Sub-Committee Chairman Rep. Matt Caldwell, R-Lehigh Acres, shares some thoughts on fee rollbacks and other tax issues moving in the pipeline. This report also has a reminder of rumblings about another issue potentially on Florida’s horizon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
Vilsack on EPA Proposed Clean Water Act Clarifications
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides comments on today’s announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corp of Engineers concerning their proposed Clean Water Act clarifications. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
AgNet This Week: National Ag Day, Labor Update, Planting Puzzle
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a report on National Ag Day, as well as the difficulties of planting in a specific time window and a labor update. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
Vehicle Registration Fee Rollback Bill Headed to Governor
The Florida legislature is at its halfway point this week, and one bill of agricultural interest that has already made it through the channels is designed to rollback the fees for vehicle registrations. This report features comments from House State Affairs Committee Chairman, Rep. Jim Boyd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …