New Research Offers Even More Reasons To Drink Citrus Juice

Dan Citrus, Florida

Several studies revealed at this week’s Experimental Biology 2011 conference in Washington, D.C. suggest that 100 percent orange juice consumption provides numerous health benefits for adults and children. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Literacy Day

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talking about Agriculture Literacy Day on April 26th. This year’s featured children’s book, “Florida Farms at Work,” highlights the different careers related to Florida agriculture. To learn more and to register as a volunteer reader, visit the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom web site. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner …

Hunger Growing

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

Everett Griner tells us today about how 44 million people are now considered underfed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Sonny Conner Recalls His Family’s And His Own Citrus History

Dan Citrus, Florida

Sonny Conner, 73, was one of more than 50 attending a meeting of so-called “old timers” in Tavares recently. In this interview, he recalls his family’s citrus history and a little of his own. He also expresses optimism for the industry’s future, even in the face of HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Ag in Review for the Week of April 4, 2011

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Soybeans, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 8th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Budget and Immigration Remain Top Issues for FL Session

Randall Weiseman Florida

As we check in with Florida Farm Bureau’s director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, for the latest on this weeks legislative session, he tells us that the budget has remained the talk of Tallahassee as well as discussion surrounding immigration reform. Download Audio And you can listen to all of the legislative happenings for this week in this report …

Specialty Crop Pest and Disease Updates

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The following report has a few alerts and updates regarding some pest and diseases that have the potential to harm specialty crops growers in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

AL NRCS Holding Outreach Meeting for Underserved Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

In an effort to educate producers about their programs, Alabama NRCS district conservationist, James Currington, invites producers to attend an Outreach Meeting this Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Luverne, AL. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Retail Food Prices Up for 1st Quarter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Marketbasket Survey the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $49.07, up $2.10 compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. However, a closer look shows that Americans still spend the lowest percentage of their disposable annual income on food compared to any country …