Dinner on Yara Ammonia Ship Educational and Unique

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

I thought I’d give our website visitors an exclusive preview of my column to appear in the January issue of Citrus Industry Magazine. Several members of our Southeast AgNet/Citrus Industry Magazine/AgNet OnLine team spent this past Sunday learning a lot about the fertilizer and ammonia industries, and enjoying food and fellowship aboard one of the world’s leading ammonia transfer ships …

FL Strawberry Season Looks Sweet

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

Florida strawberry growers are preparing to harvest what appears to be an excellent crop, according to Florida Strawberry Growers Association acting executive director Erin Best. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …

Christmas Tree Exports

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

More and more Christmas trees grown in this land of ours are being exported to other countries. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Pure Honey

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

The National Honey Board urges consumers to check the label to make sure what they are buying is pure honey. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …

Nuts for the Holidays

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops

The holidays are traditionally nutty times – that is, the time of year when we eat more tree nuts than our average consumption – and USDA says there are plenty of almonds, walnuts and pecans for us to enjoy. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …

FSGA to Pick New Executive Director

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

The Florida Strawberry Growers Association is growing in a new direction. The board of directors announced this week that the association’s first and only executive director Chip Hinton will be replaced. Information about the job opening can be found on the FSGA website. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …

Congressman Adam Putnam re Ag Sect’y & Farm Bill

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report, with the crafting of a new Farm Bill among the big agriculture issues upcoming for a new Congress, central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns truly seems to understand the importance of citrus and other specialty crops in the big picture of U. S. agriculture. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Trees For Troops

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

The National Christmas Tree Association is busy spreading Christmas cheer with the second year of Trees For Troops in cooperation with Fed Ex. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

Keeping Evergreens Ever Green

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

Here’s some tips from the National Christmas Tree Association on how to keep your Christmas tree in tip top condition through the season. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

FL Capitol Christmas Trees

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops

The Florida Christmas Tree Association presented Christmas trees to Governor Jeb Bush and Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson to be displayed in The Capitol throughout the holiday season. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …