Here is another southern staple that is expanding. How? Everett Griner lets us know. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Frigid Temps Again for FL Ag & Fertilizer/Agrichem Mtg
Another cold snap on tap this week for most of Florida and for this week’s gathering of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) and Florida Chapter of the National AgriMarketing Association (NAMA) in St. Petersburg this week. FFAA & NAMA members will hear a special message from Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, and a special presentation about energy crops expansions …
FL Grower Water Shortage Meeting CANCELLED
A special meeting that was to have been held this Friday, January 14th in Belle Glade, Florida for growers in the Lake Okeechobee Service Area has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. When this meeting is rescheduled, SFWMD district staff will brief attendees on actions the District is planning to take to address the impending water …
Pollination Problems
Everett Griner explains how all of the pollination sources are declining. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Freeze Impacts to Specialty Crop Industries Could Be Lasting
South Florida Multi-County Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says there will be shortages of some crops for a while following the recent series of crop freezes in south Florida. He also says complications with shipments from Mexico could compound supply shortages of some produce, and that economic woes due to these freezes could have longer term impact on Florida supplies on …
Farm Income Up
Was 2010 a record breaking year? What about 2011? Everett Griner looks at this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
FL Bronson Speaks at AFBF Meeting
Recent outgoing Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson was one of the speakers at this week’s American Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, as his topic was on EPA’s efforts to establish numeric nutrient criteria in the Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …
John Deere Brings Big Exhibit to AG CONNECT Expo
The doors just opened for day 3 of AG CONNECT Expo 2011 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. And one exhibit you’ll want to stop by is from John Deere where you’ll find a variety of equipment on display. I talked with Steve Detrick, Marketing Manager for John Deere, about what all attendees can expect to see …
First Southeast AgNet Family Baby
The very first baby born into the Southeast AgNet family made her apperance early Saturday morning as Naomi Grace McPeake was born at 12:18am in Athens, Georgia. Naomi is the new daughter of our own Julie McPeake pictured with her husband Andrew. Mom and baby are doing great and looking forward to getting back home today before the winter storm …
FL Ag Commish Putnam Delivers Keynote at Everglades Conference
Putnam Stresses Importance of Partnerships to Restore Environment Weston, Florida (FDACS) — Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam delivered today’s keynote speech at the 26th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference. Putnam is the first Commissioner of Agriculture to participate in this annual event. “Restoring the Northern Everglades is a tremendous opportunity for partnership between the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and …