High-density new citrus plantings are paying off for Peace River Packing Company (PRPC) in the face of HLB, Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black reported at Mutual’s recent annual conference. Black, who is general manager of PRPC, discusses the plantings, the rate of return and the benefits of a high-functioning citrus health management area. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers …
JBS to Abandon Gestation Crates by 2016
Brazil’s JBS SA will abandon gestation crates in its own facilities by 2016. A Company Spokesperson told Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
Beef Cattle Marketing’s Out of Feedlots Hit Record Lows
USDA’s latest cattle on feed report shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.6 million head on June 1, 2015, 1 percent above June 1, 2014. But, there’s more to the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Florida Legislature Approves Spending Plan
It took a special session to get it done, but the Florida Legislature did finally approve a spending plan late last week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 QuestionsJune 5, …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review June 19
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, urban agriculture in D.C., and helping our pollinator friends. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ree.usda.gov www.ars.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Historical Crops
Everett Griner talks about cotton, one of our most vital crops in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending June 19, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we explain why the number of avian influenza cases in the U.S. has begun to decline, look at how some appose a proposal to limit the number of entities on farming operations, and how regulations on drones may delay development. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending June 19th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …
USDA Working to Further Cut Error Rates in School Meals
The Agriculture Department’s new tool in catching administrative errors in its School Lunch and Breakfast programs. Cathy Isom has more information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
Citrus Fruit Drop Addressed
Three types of fruit drop, including the pre-harvest drop that has cut production heavily in recent years, were among numerous HLB-related issues addressed at the Florida Citrus Mutual annual conference in Bonita Springs. The University of Florida’s Michael Rogers summarizes his fruit drop report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …