Citrus Commission Chair McKenna On Chapter 601 & FDOC Chief

Dan Citrus, Florida

The new Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday elected grower Marty McKenna as chairman. The commission instructed its new Strategic Structures Planning Committee – originally called the Kitchen Sink committee – to address changes to Chapter 601 of Florida Statutes, which governs the Citrus Commission, before tackling other industry issues. McKenna addresses the work on Chapter 601 in the first report. Download …

Reminder for Georgia Cotton Commission Board Nominations

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

A quick reminder to Georgia cotton producers about the application deadline for three positions on the Georgia Cotton Commission’s board of directors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act has Stalled in Senate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will not be bringing the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act to the floor any time soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

No Real Action in the Tropics

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Weather

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says as of now there’s nothing in sight in the Atlantic that has any potential in affecting the U.S. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Changes Made to the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan

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

There has been changes made to the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026

History of Dietary Guidance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

MyPlate may be the federal government’s new food icon, but it is certainly not the first effort made by the government to guide our food selections. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …

Peanut Crop Update & Peanut Posted Price Stays Steady

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

Recent rains have really helped peanut fields in some areas as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest conditions of this year’s crop along with this week’s peanut posted price information. Crop: Download Audio Price: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

FL Producer on Checkoff Helping to Grow Beef Demand

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our “Get to know your beef checkoff” series brought to you by the beef checkoff, Erik Jacobsen with Deseret Ranch in Florida hopes cattle producers realize the importance of how the beef checkoff works to promote their product here at home and internationally. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

GCA President Looking Forward to Summer Conference

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is holding their summer conference this weekend, an event their President Steve Blackburn is excited about. Download Audio To learn more about the GCA Summer Conference log on to gabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Citrus Growers Learn About Copper Application Scheduling

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney has recently been making presentations about a new copper spray scheduling program for canker and other diseases. She has the details in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …