Florida Now Accepting Specialty Crop Grant Applications

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for $4.2 million in federal funding for specialty crops. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …

Pollinator Summit Focuses on Honeybee Health

Experts from across the country took up the issue of Colony Collapse Disorder during last week’s National Pollinator Summit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …

University of Florida Students Set to Participate in Ag Facts Day

A group of University of Florida students will once again join their peers at various other universities across the nation to help educate non-farmers about contemporary agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

Bug Control

Everett Griner tells us how the good bugs outnumber the bad 8 to 1. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

Cantaloupe Guidelines Now Available

National and regional guidelines for cantaloupe growing and handling are now readily available. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …

Not Too Late for 2012 Ag Census Forms

Although the official deadline for the 2012 Agricultural Census forms may have past, Doug Kleweno, southeast regional director of the National Agriculture Statistics Service, encourages farmers and ranchers to continue to send in their information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

New Easy as Pie Webinars

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center) is now hosting a monthly webinar series called “Easy as PIE.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Letting Your Voice Be Heard

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the need for those in the Ag community to help educate policy makers about the issues of importance to Florida agriculture. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Former Dade County Farm Bureau Exec Now Lawmaker – Q & A

The News Service of Florida caught up with former Dade County Farm Bureau Executive Director, Katie Edwards, to ask her a few questions now that she is one of the newest members of the Florida Legislature. News Service of Florida covers the overall newsbeat, particularly state government goings on in Tallahassee, and Southeast AgNet is subscribed to the service to …

Young Farmers and Ranchers Using Technology

An annual survey of young farmers and ranchers reveals that 80 percent are using hand held technology in their daily lives, a 14 percent increase from just one year ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …