FL NRCS Deadline for AWEP Funds

Area Conservationist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ken Lackmann, reminds producers in the Plant City/Dover area about today’s signup deadline for AWEP Funds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

Florida Fresh Citrus Update Looks At Japan And Volume Totals

Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell in these reports discusses the relatively low volume of fresh citrus shipped this season, why grapefruit shipments are so reduced, grapefruit exports to Japan since that country’s tsunami, and more. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

Collins Will Attend Citrus Mentor Luncheons “As Long As I Can”

Lowell Collins was among so-called “old timers” attending a Mature Citrus Mentors Luncheon in Tavares in late March. He tells a little about his citrus history and why he comes to the mentor gatherings. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

Costly Meats

Everett Griner tells us why the retail meat prices are so discouraging. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …

South Korea Trade Agreement Could be Huge for Ag

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the Administration has indicated its readiness to begin technical discussions with key congressional staff on the draft implementing bills and draft Statements of Administrative Action for the pending trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

Hot Dog still Number One at Ballparks

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has predicted that more than 22.4-million hot dogs will be served at America’s ballparks this season, a five percent increase over 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Stormy Weather Could Return by Early Next Week

USDA Meterologist Brad Rippey gives us the latest on when we can expect some more moisture in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …

Eating Your Way Through the Month of May

A quick look on the calendar will reveal a holiday for any occasion from the most obvious to the quite obscure and the month of May certainly is no different as it boast several unique celebrations and many of them are in regards to food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Storm Victims Urged to Register with FEMA

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano recently toured some of the storm ravaged areas in Alabama and Mississippi, including rural areas, and she wants those affected to register with FEMA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Numeric Nutrient Criteria Issue Affects Many

Last week a lawsuit was filed by Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association challenging EPA’s final rule establishing numeric nutrient criteria for waters in Florida. FCA President Jim Strickland said this whole issue is causing them a lot of concern. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …