A Real Christmas Tree Doesn’t Have to be a Hassle

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops

There is nothing like a real Christmas tree to get you into the Holiday spirit. But for those concerned about all the work it requires, Rick Dungey with the National Christmas Tree Association says their are modern conveniences that can help take the hassle out of the holiday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

Number of Winter Farmers Markets Has Increased 52 Percent

Randall Weiseman Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Both Florida and Georgia are in the top ten for the number of winter markets listed in USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …

Drought Expanding into the Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

USDA’s Gary Crawford tells us how the drought is starting to creep further into the southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Ultrasound Treatments May Significantly Reduce E. Coli on Leafy Greens

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

A new research study has found that Ultrasound treatments may help reduce E. coli numbers on leafy greens by as much as 90 percent more than solely using conventional chlorine washes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …

Beef Checkoff Helping to Provide Consumers with what They Want

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, we have we have Wesley Grau from New Mexico, Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. He said every industry needs to promote their business and that’s why the beef checkoff helps producers provide consumers with what they want. Download Audio To learn more about …

Resigning Citrus Agent Reflects on Career, Looks at Future

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

After 46 years serving Florida’s citrus industry as Extension agent and educator, Tim Hurner has announced his resignation from Extension on Dec. 31. He reflects on his career and discusses his and the industry’s future. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions …

Peanut Board Elects New Officers & Peanut Researcher Passes

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The National Peanut Board has elected new officers as Tyron Spearman tells us who has filled those positions, along with remembering a pioneer in the area of peanut research. Board: Download Audio Researcher: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …

Citrus Freeze Damage: A Few Degrees Can Make a Big Difference

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

A few degrees temperature difference during a freeze can sometimes make the difference between a profit and loss for a grove. Citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt discusses freeze damaging temperatures for fruit, leaves and wood. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions …

Big Bucks

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Today Everett Griner looks at how our hunting season impacts the farm income, especially when a hunter cannot tell the difference between a deer and a steer! Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …

Citrus Growers Want Answers for Young Tree Protection

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Several citrus growers serving on the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board of directors Tuesday had numerous questions about efforts to expand the use of insecticides that control Asian citrus psyllids on young trees. This is a huge issue because the psyllids spread the disease HLB, and growers need to get those young trees into production to be successful. Foundation …