Advanced Citrus System Update from Gardinier

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

A three-year-old, 40-acre block of oranges utilizing the advanced citrus production system has remained mostly HLB-free even though it is surrounded by groves that are 100 percent HLB infected. Gardinier Florida Citrus General Manager Lee Jones discusses the block near Indiantown and efforts to keep it healthy and productive. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need …

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Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Ag teachers in the classroom is a declining problem. Everett Griner talks about this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …

Inaugural Emerging Leaders Class Chosen

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

From the National Cotton Council: CORDOVA, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council has selected the first class of its new Emerging Leaders Program — an effort aimed at ensuring the U.S. cotton industry benefits from a continuity of sound leadership. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

2013 Food Price Inflation Likely to be Lower than Expected

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

USDA’s latest Food Price Outlook revealed that while consumers will see an increase in their grocery bill this year, it will not be as much as originally predicted. USDA Economist Ricky Volpe gives us the details in the following two reports. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …

Citrus Expo Pre-Registration; Help FFA for Chance at TV

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus growers and others are encouraged to pre-register online for the Aug. 14-15 Citrus Expo. While online, they can also donate to the Florida FFA Association and earn a chance to win a 55-inch Samsung TV. 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 …

May is Beef Month in Florida

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Tomorrow is the official start to May Beef Month in Florida, and Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council is excited about their 2nd annual event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …

Alabama Cattlemen Visit Washington

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about their recent visit to our nation’s capitol where they were able to meet with key congressional and agency folks to talk about policy priorities of the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …

Weather Delaying Corn Planting and Increasing Uncertainty

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Weather

National corn planting is lagging way behind, and despite the fact that the southeast is faring a bit better, the delays are lending to uncertainty in the market. Doug Kleweno, Southern Region Director for the National Ag Statistics Service and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey have the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …

Georgia Beef Board Gearing Up For Summer Events

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The new Director of Industry Information for the Georgia Beef Board, Suzanne Black, is looking forward to the variety of things they have coming up this summer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …

Florida’s 2012 Floriculture Value of Sales Down Two Percent

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Florida remains the second largest producer of floriculture crops, despite a two percent decline in sales for 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …