The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) in January approved a license agreement between the University of Florida and Southern Gardens Citrus regarding research into the use of citrus tristeza virus (CTV) in the fight against HLB, or greening disease. In the first report, Calvin Arnold, director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s laboratory in Ft. Pierce, provides an overview …
Florida Cattle Ranch To Be Featured on National TV Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEBRING, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2013) – Sebring’s award-winning Rafter T Ranch will be featured on the Daytime TV Show on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The ranch is featured as part of the “Daytime Goes Country” show highlighting the beef cattle industry and the cowboy way of life. “Daytime” is a nationally syndicated variety show that airs in approximately …
NCC Survey Suggests Significant Decrease in 2013 Cotton Acreage
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.01 million acres of cotton this spring, down 26.8 percent from 2012, according to the National Cotton Council’s 30th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida’s School Nutrition Programs
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam gives us a one-year update on the progress being made since the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services took over management of the state’s school nutrition programs at the beginning of last year. Download Audio More information is available on line by clicking on Fresh For Florida Kids. Sponsored ContentStrong …
“Mighty Mississippi”
Everett Griner talks about the problems that river traffic is having on the mighty Mississippi River. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 8th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama and Georgia. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
Ag in Review for the Week of February 4, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Local Food More Important to Consumers Than Organic
A new study has found that consumers consider local food more important than organic food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Monsanto Excited About New Variety for Double Crop Cotton
For farmers considering planting cotton in a double crop situation, whether behind wheat or veggies, Monsanto’s Keylon Gholston says they are excited to offer Delta Pine 1321 Bogard Flex. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA/NASS Released Monthly Citrus Crop Forecast With Slight Changes
The monthly citrus crop forecast was released by USDA/NASS Jim Ewing and he reported some changed in the Florida numbers for February. The changes were caused by increased drop, reported Ewing. Florida Valencia oranges dropped 1 million from January with further changes in the Tangerine as well as the FCOJ yield numbers. Next Month’s citrus crop forecast will be Friday …