Alabama Cattlemen Set Budget for 2016

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) held its fall quarterly meeting last week, where ACA Executive Vice President Dr. Billy Powell says the budget for 2016 was passed. 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 …

Talking Beef with University of Florida Students

The Florida Beef Council was able to work with the Gator Collegiate Cattlewomen on the University of Florida campus to answer student questions about the beef industry. Ashley Hughes was very pleased with how the event went. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Georgia Beef Board Request for State Checkoff Dollars

Will Bentley, executive vice president of the Georgia Beef Board, explains how they’ve requested dollars from the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef to fund promotions in the state. 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 …

A Letter to the Editor from Bill Castle: HLB Dialog Needed

A Letter to the Editor, Citrus Industry magazine By Bill Castle, University of Florida professor emeritus “Desperate times require desperate measures” is a quote from no less a person than Hippocrates. With regard to the citrus industry, HLB and 74 million boxes, are these desperate times? I think most people would agree. Looking around our industry, virtually everyone is engaged …

Florida Governor Asks for $8.5 Million to Fight Citrus Disease

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Gov. Rick Scott, in his proposed budget for next fiscal year, matched the $8.5 million that Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has requested to fight a disease causing massive problems in the citrus industry. The $8.5 million, included in a budget proposal Scott released Monday, would go toward stopping the spread of “citrus greening.” State …

Turkey Time

Thanksgiving is here and a big problem a lot of people expected did not happen this year. There is no shortage of turkeys. Everett Griner talks about the availability of turkeys, and their costs, for the holidays in today’s Agri View. Download Audio A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey-USDA. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Turkey Thaw

This is the one time of year that many of us have to deal with preparing a giant frozen turkey and getting it on to the table on time. Cathy Isom tells us to make sure to plan ahead when it comes to thawing your Thanksgiving bird. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Conference Ended Last Week

The Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) held its fall conference and tradeshow last week in Clanton, Alabama. This was the first time holding its annual conference in the fall, but the turnout was still high with 225 attendees and 38 vendors. We sat down with the AFVGA president, John Aplin, to get an overview of the conference. Download …

Funding to Help Expand Markets for Peanuts

USDA has announced more funding to help expand markets for peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

Uses for Cotton Outside of Apparel

When you think about uses for cotton, most people think apparel. But according to Kim Kitchings, vice president of corporate strategy for Cotton Incorporated, there are various efforts underway outside of apparel for uses of cotton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …