Arlen Jumper, a Florida citrus commissioner from 1972-81, was one of those attending a mature citrus mentor luncheon in Tavares earlier this year. In these reports, he recalls his career and discusses industry changes and friendships. Download Audio Download Audio
Florida Beef Producers Take MBA Program
Those who serve on the Florida Beef Council, along with a few others, were busy yesterday taking part in the Masters of Beef Advocacy program. One of those participating was Patty Barthle from Pasco County, who said she will most definitely benefit from it. Download Audio
Harvesting Problems
Everett Griner tells us today about problems producers are having with labor. Download Audio
Florida’s Natural Donates $250,000 To CRDF; More Research News
This report tells about a $250,000 donation that Florida’s Natural Growers made to the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF). It provides additional research funding news and discusses a planned meeting on foliar nutrition research. Download Audio
Land-Grant Universities Having to Adapt to New Fiscal Climate
Land-grant universities have long been the backbone of the agricultural sector, but they are currently finding themselves adapting to a new fiscal climate. The following reports have the leaders of three of our southeastern land-grant universities speaking on how they working through the funding issues. Auburn: Download Audio UF: Download Audio UGA: Download Audio
More Products Added to BioPreferred Program
There are now more biobased products on the government’s shopping list with the addition of fourteen biobased product categories. Download Audio
FFB to Distribute Campaign Tool Kits to County Offices
A comprehensive public relations resource tool kit will be available to county Farm Bureaus to help them customize and implement their own “Strengthening Family Farms and Communities since 1941” campaign. Download Audio
Agriculture-Friendly Guest Worker Program Being Considered
An agriculture-friendly guest worker program is being considered as a potential amendment to mandatory E-Verify legislation. Download Audio
The Agriculture Career Network
A donation of nearly 1.9-million dollars has been given to the National FFA Organization for the creation of the Agriculture Career Network. Download Audio
Alabama Cattlemen Membership Rises
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association wants to thank members across the state who worked hard on the past year’s membership drive. Download Audio