FDOC Director Ken Keck to Resign

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Kevin Bouffard of The Ledger reports that Marty McKenna, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, confirmed today that Ken Keck will resign as executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. The commission is scheduled to discuss an interim executive director and a search for a permanent replacement at a teleconference Wednesday. Keck has served as executive director since May …

FL NRCS Implements Programs through Partnerships

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says they value partnerships with various groups and what they do for landowners across the state. 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 …

Georgia Producers take Leadership Program

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

At last weeks Georgia Cattlemen’s Association summer conference Barb Wilkinson with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was on hand to conduct a leadership development program. 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 …

Alabama State Vet on Animal Disease Traceability

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Alabama State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier wants livestock producers to know animal disease traceability is still coming as they continue to prepare for it. 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 …

Citrus Industry eNews: Gulf Psyllid Control; Grower Speakers at Expo

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Gulf Citrus Growers Doing Very Good Job on Psyllid Control 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 …

Aquaculture

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The world is turning to farm raised fish. Why? Everett Griner explains. 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 For Cattle Producers …

FL NRCS Well Represented at Small Farms Conference

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The 3rd annual Florida Small Farms Conference was held recently and Florida NRCS Agronomist Steve Boetger was one of those in attendance speaking on integrated pest management. 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 …

Cotton Inc to Place More Emphasis on Herbicide Resistant Weeds

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

In a previous report we covered the results of Cotton Incorportated’s Producer Priority Survey, but Dr. Kater Hake, Vice President of Agricultural Research, says knowing what was on producer’s minds was only the first step as now the hard work begins by addressing those concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Higher Energy Prices Giving Farmers a Double Whammy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

USDA has projected that each commodity will experience higher yearly production cost from 2010 to 2011. 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 …

Broccoli Could Be a Cancer Fighter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

A new study has shown that veggies such as broccoli and cauliflower could help fight cancer. 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 …