USDA Seeks Nominees for the Mushroom Council

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Mushroom Council. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida 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 …

Citrus Industry eNews: Norberg Resigns; HLB-Tolerant Rootstocks

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Industry “in a Precarious State;” Norberg Resigns Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Cotton Incorporated & SeedMatrix Bring Information to Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Cotton Incorporated has announced that they along with SeedMatrix, in partnership with the Co-operative Extension Cotton Specialists, have launched a new Web-based data communications tool. I talked with Dr. Bob Nichols, Senior Director of Agriculture Research with Cotton Incorporated, about what this now offers cotton growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Pesticides Just One Piece of Pie for Colony Collapse Disorder

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture says here recently the discussion surrounding Colony Collapse Disorder has been focused on pesticides, but he notes that the issue is just not that simple. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the complete interview with FDAC’s David Westervelt. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Kindergarten Ag Day Celebrated at North Elementary in Okeechobee

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Next week will officially be recognized as National Agriculture Week and in honor of the celebration North Elementary in Okeechobee, FL, held their second annual Kindergarten Ag Day. The following audio is with Ms Elizabeth Pearce, kindergarten teacher and event coordinator and School Principle Pat McCoy explaining the importance and goals of the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …

Colony Collapse Disorder Not the Only Concern for Honeybee Industry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A lot has been said about Colony Collapse Disorder and the potential impacts it could have on the honeybee industry and the ag sector as a whole. But David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry says CCD is not the only issue concerning the industry. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the …

Citrus Industry eNews: Grower and Researcher on HLB

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Grower Newlin on HLB and its Management Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Florida Now Accepting Specialty Crop Grant Applications

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

New Easy as Pie Webinars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

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

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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 …