On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about citrus greening and the importance of investing in the research needed to defeat this serious threat to Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry. For more information about citrus greening, click on Citrus Health Response Program. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. …
By the Signs
Farmers used to use Zodiac signs to plant. Times have changed. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Cattlemen Elect New Officers
This is the final day of the 52nd annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show in Perry. Yesterday, the 2013-2014 officer team was installed as David Gazda of Athens took over as the new President, Melvin Porter of Jefferson as President-elect, Randy Fordham of Danielsville, Vice-president, and Billy Moore as Treasurer. New President Gazda hopes cattle producers who have …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 5th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama and Georgia. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
Monsanto Excited About Next Step of Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System
Monsanto Company has unveiled the future name of its triple-mode-of-action for herbicide tolerance cotton product, Bollgard II® XtendFlex as Jordan Iverson, Cotton Traits Marketing Manager says it is just the latest addition to the Roundup Ready® Xtend™ Crop System. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
All Eyes on Budget as Florida’s Legislative Session Hits Halfway Mark
Now that we are at the halfway mark of Florida’s 2013 legislative session, we take a quick look at the budget situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Grower: Captain Citrus Visit “a Fantastic Experience”
Citrus grower Mark Manuel reports on his recent participation in the Florida Department of Citrus’s Captain Citrus school program. 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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
NCBA President Talks with Georgia Cattlemen
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Scott George from Cody, Wyoming was the guest speaker at this morning’s annual meeting of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. It is just one of the many events taking place today during the Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention, Beef Expo and Trade Show here in Perry. I caught up with George who told me he’s really enjoying talking …
Peanut Exports Continue to Rise
Peanut exports have been climbing and according to Tyron Spearman, the latest report shows that trend continues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …
Citrus Growers Learn about BMPs
Florida citrus growers are being introduced to a new statewide best management practices (BMP) manual. Extension agent Chris Oswalt recently held an OJ break on the topic; he discusses the BMPs and their benefit to growers. 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 …