Tomatoes Could Aid in Cholesterol

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

Researchers have used genetic engineering to develop a tomato containing amino acids that mimic the actions of good cholesterol when consumed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

The Importance of the Immigration Reform Bill to Specialty Crop Sector

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Mike Stuart, President & CEO of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association and Tom Stenzel, President & CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association, explain the significance of the recently introduced Immigration Reform legislation to the fruit and vegetable sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …

Soil Temp Reminder and Donation for Peanut Research

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has a reminder for peanut farmers about holding off to plant until soil temperatures have reached a certain level, along with news about a recent donation that was made for peanut research efforts. Soil Temp: Download Audio Donation: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …

NACD Joins Source Water Collaborative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock

From the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, D.C.—April 22, 2013—This afternoon, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) was formally announced as a new member of the Source Water Collaborative (SWC) during a signing ceremony in Washington, D.C. In remarks at the ceremony, NACD CEO John Larson talked about the critical role of conservation districts in locally-led efforts to …

Fertilizer Industry Paying Close Attention to Texas Disaster

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

The Fertilizer Institute’s Vice President of Public Affairs Kathy Mathers says they are paying close attention to last week’s tragic events in West, Texas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Central Ridge Citrus Land Values

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Richard Dempsey of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate reports on per-acre sales prices of citrus land in Highlands, Lake and Polk counties during 2012. 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 Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

Livestock are Important to Preserving the Land

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

As we celebrate Earth Day 2013, here is a note from University of Georgia Forage Extension Specialist Dennis Hancock. If you can, take 20 minutes to watch the video on the link he provides as it really explains how important livestock are to preserving the land for years to come. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

USDA Designates 4 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated four counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

Cattle on Feed Down-Placements Up

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

While the number of cattle and calves on feed in the U.S. were down as of April 1, placements in feedlots during March were up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Citrus Calendar Includes HLB Event, Mutual Meeting

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

A Tuesday program in Immokalee will focus on citrus greening interaction and some ways to alleviate greening damage to citrus. Thursday, Florida Citrus Mutual resumes its 2013 area meetings in Tavares. 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 Helps …