The Youth Citrus Program has grown over the past three years. This year, 94 young people have successfully grown citrus trees that they will exhibit and sell at the Highlands County Fair Feb. 8–16, 2013. The trees are all Hamlin on X-639 in excellent condition in 5-gallon pots. The trees are inspected by the DPI, and can be planted in …
Ag Sector Watching Several Policy Issues in Washington
When farmers think of policy that needs to be addressed in Washington, the Farm Bill is probably the first thing that comes to mind but according John McGuire, senior vice-president of the National Cotton Council, there are many other issues facing the industry as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …
Georgia Beef Board at Various Events
Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board said the month of February started with them attending a big event and another one is coming up yet this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …
Alabama Beef at Birmingham Home Show
Beef will be just one of the many things you will be able to find at the 2013 Birmingham Home and Garden Show, February 14-17th. Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said this is a great event for them as many consumers will be there over the 4-day period. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …
Florida Beef Provides Materials for Local Events
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council wants to remind cattlemen and cattlewomen in the state that they are there to help provide materials for events they may be attending to help get the beef message out to consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …
FL Tomato Exchange Says New Mexican Plan is a Base Hit for Growers
The following audio is a bit rough since we had to catch Reggie Brown with the Florida Tomato Exchange while he was on the go. But despite the background noise, Brown is able to give us a good amount of detail on the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Mexico anti-dumping case. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Peanut Exports are Up
Yesterday Tyron Spearman had numbers that indicated how peanut usage numbers were down, but today he has numbers which show peanut exports are up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Uprooted Country
Ever drive down the road and see the ground torn up on the side of the road, along a ditch bank, or next to a fence line? Everett Griner tells us how serious the Feral Hog problem has become in the U.S. today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …
Healthier Foods for School Vending Machines
Officials at the Agriculture Department are calling it the “Smart Snacks in School” proposal and it would include snacks sold in school vending machines. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
More than 500 at Florida Citrus Mutual’s HLB Conference
Florida Citrus Mutual reports that more than 500 scientists from 22 countries gathered in Orlando Monday for the first day of an International Conference on HLB. 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 Plays Major Role In Applied Beef …