The Importance of Citrus Genome Sequencing

Citrus researchers a few years ago sequenced the genome of some citrus varieties. One of those scientists – University of Florida researcher Fred Gmitter – tells how that sequencing has proven useful to other citrus scientists. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of …

Citrus Expo E-newsletter: Psyllid Control; FFA Fundraiser

This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter includes a preview of a seminar session on the future of psyllid control, details on a new FFA fundraiser and an updated seminar schedule. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …

Two Big Events this Week

There are two big events taking place this week, as one is designed for peanut researchers while the other is for all farmers across the region. Tyron Spearman has the details about both. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Fishing Around

U.S. Fish Farmers are being victimized. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026

Tropical Storm Could Affect Citrus Belt

Tropical Storm Chantal was raising the antenna of some about its possible impact on Florida citrus by this weekend. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …

Georgia Cotton Commission Tour Research Plots

In order to learn more about how research dollars through the Georgia Cotton Commission are being used, a tour took place recently near Tifton. Richey Seaton was pleased with the event, as they were able to show those involved with the Commission just what research efforts are underway. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …

Alabama StrikeForce Initiative Includes Rural Development

The primary goal of the StrikeForce initiative in Alabama is to increase partnership with rural communities and leverage community resources in targeted, persistent poverty areas. So Ronnie Davis, state director of USDA’s Rural Development in Alabama, explains their role in the initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Florida Benefits of NRCS Plant Materials Center

Over the years, the Brooksville Plant Materials Center has developed more than 20 improved conservation plants. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service center is one that many people are not aware of, as Janet Grabowski talks about what all they do there. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Auburn Invites Southeast Producers to Beef Cattle Conference

If you are in the cattle business in the Southeast, then you are invited to take part in the 2013 Beef Cattle Conference August 16-17 at the Ham Wilson Livestock Arena on the Auburn University Campus. Dr. Don Mulvaney reminds cattle producers that the pre-registration deadline is July 17th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …

Better Goats For A Better World

When we talk about improving food production, it usually revolves around corn, rice and grains, but according to Dr. Tad Sonstegard with the Agricultural Research Service there is a livestock species that may be one of the most ignored of the bunch at least in this country. Download Audio How researchers are trying to fix it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …