Media Reports on Sugar, Calories in Juice Concern Citrus Growers

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual’s directors hear much about negative media reports concerning the amount of sugar and calories in fruit juice. They endorse a Florida Department of Citrus plan to be more proactive in the effort to counteract such reports. More details are in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll …

Ag Exports Up and Imports Down for First Month of 2013 Fiscal Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The first month of the new fiscal year had agricultural exports hitting a record high. 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 Support …

Beef Checkoff Helps to Increase Consumer Demand

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, Dale Williamson from Wilcox County, Alabama is a true believer in the checkoff and hopes cattle producers realize why their support is needed. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Rural America Losing Influence & Farm Cliff is Possible

Randall Weiseman General

Rural America, according to some, is losing its influence as Tyron Spearman has that story along with a information about the possibilty of a farm cliff. Influence: Download Audio Farm Cliff: 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 …

Big Citrus Freezes Hit in Neutral Phase, Which We’re in Now

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida state climatologist David Zierden recently told farmers at a Winter Weather School in Tavares that Florida’s biggest citrus freezes have hit in a neutral weather phase, like the one we’re in now. He summarizes his comments in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …

National Grazing Lands Conference Wraps Up Today

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Today is the last day for the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference in Orlando, Florida, as one of yesterday’s speakers was Dr. Fred Provenza from Utah State University, well-known for his work with animal behavior and management. He is also conducting a special session this afternoon and we talked about his work and how it all benefits both livestock and …

Man Made Problems

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

This is not a surprise. The migrant worker program is still lacking. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …

Blueberry Growers Should Prepare Now for Freezes Later in the Season

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Weather

Multi-county UF Extension agent Gary England advises blueberry growers to prepare now for potential freeze damage later in the season. 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 …

Florida College Students to Promote Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

At last week’s Florida Beef Council meeting, it was approved to support efforts of college students with a new campaign that Ashley Hughes said will allow them to promote beef and combat the efforts of some who try to encourage people to stop eating meat on Monday’s. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Georgia Youth Enjoys Telling the Beef Story

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Gibson Priest from Cartersville, Georgia, this year’s beef ambassador in Georgia, told me he really enjoys telling people about the beef story, especially his piers. 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 …