Young People Spreading Nutritional Info of Beef

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, a recent participant in the junior division of the National Beef Ambassador competition, Anna Conrad from Dover, Florida, told me her duties of being a junior representative is to talk with others her age about the benefits of beef and make sure they understand …

Citrus Official: Long-Term OJ Outlook Bright for Florida Growers

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Many factors, including the world’s population growth, point to a potentially bright long-term future for Florida orange juice producers. So says Bob Norberg, deputy executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!

Citrus Scientist: Phytophthora Incidence Increasing with HLB

Dan Citrus, Florida

Southern Gardens Citrus scientist Mike Irey suspects the use of enhanced nutritional programs to help trees cope with HLB could be a reason phytophthora incidence is increasing along with HLB incidence. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035

Some Familiar Names Among 11 Department of Citrus Candidates

Dan Citrus, Florida

Some familiar to many in the Florida citrus industry are among the 11 finalists for the job of executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. The Citrus Commission’s Executive Director Search Committee will whittle the list of 11 to no more than five this week, and recommend a final candidate on Dec. 16. This report has the details, including …