A word of caution for growers who have recently fumigated but not yet planted. Hendry County Extension director, Gene McAvoy, says the recent cold weather could increase the time needed to prepare the soil. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Fueling Up With Veggies
Researchers are working on ways to prevent waste and give producers another outlet for income by harvesting excess fruits and vegetables for natural gas. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …
FL Gov Crist Requests Disaster Declaration from USDA
CLICK HERE to see the letter from Florida Governor Charlie Crist to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, requesting a disaster declaration for the entire State of Florida due to extreme cold weather conditions. Included with the letter was the initial request from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
Putnam on Ag Tour: Comments on FL Gov Crist Disaster Declaration
This just in from Congressman Adam Putnam as he tours freeze damaged areas of Florida agriculture late this week and early next… South Bay, Fla. — Congressman Adam Putnam, in the midst of an inspection tour of freeze damage in the Glades agricultural area, today thanked Gov. Charlie Crist for requesting federal disaster assistance. “The extent of damage is worse …
Putnam: “Freeze Damage Definately Worse Than I Had Anticipated”
Southeast AgNet joined Central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam at the start of a multi-day tour of Florida agriculture’s freeze damage statewide, visiting citrus groves in Lake County Thursday. At the same time in Tallahassee, disaster declarations were being drafted by the Florida Dept of Agriculture, and forwarded to the governor that will include every county in Florida. The Governor is …
Freeze Hurt Florida’s Tropical Fish Industry
As we continue our coverage on the effects of the freeze, Florida Farm Bureau’s assistant director of Ag Policy, Scot Eubanks, says the tropical fish industry has been devastated by the record low temperatures. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Risk Tools Available For Freeze Stricken Florida Producers
As the Southeast continues to thaw out, many growers are starting to fully access the damages to their crops and Mike Moore of USDA’s Risk Management Agency gives us some details about USDA backed federal crop insurance and disaster assistance. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
Freeze has had a Large Impact on GA Vegetable Production
The affect of the freeze in Florida on specialty crops has been garnering a lot of attention, but vegetable grower Bill Brim of Tifton, Georgia says they are suffering as well. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
The Power of the Pecan
The pecan is often considered an ideal choice for anyone interested in maintaining a healthy diet and incoming chairman of the Georgia Pecan Growers Association, Duke Lane Jr., says business has really picked up since consumers have started to realize the health benefits of one of their favorite nuts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
FL Putnam to Inspect Freeze Damage to Crops
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam will inspect damage to crops, foliage and aquaculture in Central and South Florida that have been hit hard by record cold temperatures this month. Earlier this week, Putnam led a bipartisan appeal from the Florida Congressional delegation to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be prepared to respond quickly to an anticipated request from the …