FL Congressman Tim Mahoney: Farm Bill Draft Good for Florida

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

In this interview with Southeast AgNet Friday morning at the Farm to Fuel meeting in St. Pete, South Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney explains why the Farm Bill draft just passed by the U S House Ag Committee is good for Florida agriculture. Report (4:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Farm Safety Subsidy Program

Dan Agri View

What are the real intents of this money, and, what is the public’s outlook about this money?  Everett Griner looks at this and tells us what some of these answers are to these and other questions we might have.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

A Toast to Ethanol Profitability

Gary Cooper Energy, Florida, General

In this photo released from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources Jimmy Cheek (left), UF Distinguished Professor of Microbiology Lonnie Ingram (center) and Verenium Vice President for Business Development Tim Eves (right) raise a toast to celebrate the first payment from Verenium to UF for use of …

Citrus Mutual Encouraging Grower Attendance at DPI Meetings

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks says all citrus growers should make it a point to attend one of the four remaining meetings being hosted by the state’s Division of Plant Industry. He explains why grower attendance is so important in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) For dates, times and details for these meetings click for Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports …

DPI Citrus Mtgs To Introduce New Compliance Info

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

This week starts the series of citrus grower meetings hosted by the Florida Dept of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry. Hear the schedule in the first report posted below, and in the other report, hear comments from the Director of FDACS/DPI, Richard Gaskalla, about these efforts to help control spread of greening and canker. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) …

The Best Way to Put a Jig Saw Puzzle Together

Dan Agri View

Seems to Everett Griner that renewable fuels have only found the interior pieces right now.  Here, Everett tells us his outlook on this and why he has this opinion.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Consumers and Organic Food Production

Dan Agri View

Most of us have no concept of how it is grown, but we are flocking to the markets to purchase it, no matter what the costs.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Producers …

Are Dairy Farmers Really Getting Rich?

Dan Agri View

Most people have no idea, geographically, where their milk comes from. Today Everett Griner looks at how dairy farmers are doing and what we, as consumers, will be paying for a gallon of milk this same time next year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

Prosperous Periods Just Not For Farmers

Dan Agri View

Commodity prices show an increase which is good for farmers and other areas dealing with farmers.  Everett Griner tells us about this and just what areas it is affecting and which it is not.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Concern About Food Supply

Dan General

 Everett Griner gives us something to think about in diverting our food supply to synthetic fuels.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …