The chief operating officer of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Dan Gunter, previewed the foundation’s proposed research agreement with the University of Florida at this week’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the summary. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …
FL Senate Ag Chair Baker: Ag Economics Critical to Budget Process
In a short interview following comments at Florida Farm Bureau’s legislative briefing Monday night, Senate Agriculture Chair Carey Baker discusses budget challenges, the expected release of the latest Florida agriculture economics study, and the importance of “Farm Bureau Days” at the state Capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Red Bay Ambrosia Beetle Found in Miami-Dade County
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced that a redbay ambrosia beetle, the vector of laurel wilt disease, has been found in an insect trap in the Emerald Lakes subdivision of Miami-Dade County. Prior to this find, the redbay ambrosia beetle had not been found south of Martin County. It is not known if all redbay ambrosia …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Prescribed Fire
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the importance of prescribed burning to the health of Florida’s forests and safety in our wildland/urban interfaces. More information is available on the Florida Division of Forestry web site by clicking on Prescribed Fire. To view or download a brochure on the topic, click on Prescribed Fire In …
Economy Will Be a 2010 Legislative Priority
With Florida’s legislative session right around the corner, Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson gives a quick preview of some issues he sees as priorities for 2010. Download Audio 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 …
Florida Department of Citrus Develops “New” or “Emerging” Media
The development of “new” or “emerging” media has created many new ways for the Florida Department of Citrus to reach audiences with the Florida citrus message. In this first report in a series, 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, …
Putnam Speaks to the FL EPA Water Nutrient Standards Issue
Just in from Congressman Adam Putnam’s office: ORLANDO – Congressman Adam Putnam today submitted a statement to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency’s proposed rules for numeric nutrient standards for Florida waters: “Thank you for the opportunity to share my views on this important matter. Floridians understand that water quality will determine the future of our state. People from …
Brazilian Researcher Shares Keys To Citrus Greening Management
Plant pathologist Renato Bassanezi of the Brazilian research organization Fundecitrus talked to Florida citrus growers in recent weeks about the keys to citrus greening disease management in Brazil. In an interview with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff, he says infected trees must be removed to successfully fight the disease long term, and that younger trees succumb more quickly to the disease …
Florida Now Deemed as a Cotton-Producing State
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the results of a Cotton Research and Promotion Program referendum that was held October 13, 2009, through November 10, 2009, to consider amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order (Order) – the referendum passed. Two amendments were proposed by AMS: – Revise the definition of “cotton-producing state.” – Revise the …
Citrus Packers Appeal UF New Varieties Methods; UF Responds
Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney (top left) recently appealed to the Florida Citrus Commission to help Florida growers have more affordable and timely access to new citrus varieties developed by University of Florida -IFAS plant breeders. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff offers the basics of Kinney’s appeal in the first report. Download Audio Listen to the remaining audio …