Cold temperatures across the Southeast this past week may have damaged crops a number of crops – both field crops and specialty crops. Preliminary reports indicate fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops around the southeast were impacted, in addition to early emerging wheat and corn. Both Alabama and Georgia are expecting significant losses. AL Report (1:30 wma) GA Report (1:30 wma) …
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Production and consumption of chili peppers continues to increase across this land of ours. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …
Lemons, Avocados and Strawberries
The California freeze in January is impacting supplies of some commodities, but imports are helping some. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Lemon Prices Pretty High
Because of the January freeze in California, lemon supplies are at their lowest levels in 17 years and even with increased imports, prices are still higher. Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …
Indian Mango Push
In India, they call mangoes the fruit of the gods, and they want to export more of them to the US. The US India Business Council met with US Trade Representative Susan Schwab this week to try and make that happen. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …
SE Producers Brace for Freeze
Freezing temperatures are expected into Alabama and Georgia which could be bad news for emerging field crops and budding fruit trees. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …
Produce Key to Better Nutrition
Increased funding in the proposed 2007 Farm Bill for school nutrition programs to purchase fruits and vegetables will help give children the opportunity to eat healthier. Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …
Hearing on Honey Bee Losses
The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, held a hearing last week to investigate Colony Collapse Disorder in honey bee colonies across the United States. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL AgNet Week in Review March 30, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the Florida Beef Council seeks additional check off dollars, President Bush speaks to the National Cattlemen’s Association, FL legislators work with the Governor on citrus funding, and Commissioner Bronson promotes eating fruits and vegetables. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
More Matters in Florida
This week Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson helped unveil a new health initiative designed to get Floridians to eat more fruits and vegetables. At an event in the Capitol Plaza, Bronson promoted the nationally sponsored “Fruits & Veggies – More Matters” campaign and told those in attendance that eating Florida produce is one of the easiest ways to improve one’s …