Bactericides to Fight HLB in Citrus: an Update

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Tom Turpen, program manager for the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, updates progress in the search for bactericides that might be effective against HLB. He also discusses the timeline for getting some products approved and ready for use. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Changing Consumer Attitudes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Farmers, like any good business owner, strive to respond to the market and what they perceive the market, driven by consumer demand, is telling them. 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 …

Broiler Industry 2015 Expansion Could Bring Lower Prices

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

What could be in store for the broiler industry in 2015? Well, Gary Crawford tries to answer that question. 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 …

Putnam Speaks to Florida Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Another speaker at this week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show in Marco Island was Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam. Summer Best caught up with him to talk about the issues of importance to the cattle industry in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Cattleman Urges EPA to Withdraw Anti-Conservation Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (June 19, 2014) – Today, Andy Fabin, cattle producer and farmer from Indiana, Penn., testified before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, Commerce and Forestry, regarding the impacts of the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ “interpretive rule” on the Normal Farming and Ranching exemptions under Sec. 404 …

Uncertainty with Food Safety Modernization Act

Randall Weiseman Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Food Safety Modernization Act, but the Food and Drug Administration is assuring growers that they are looking to educate before enforcing the new food safety laws. 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 …

Peanut Butter Donations Still Accepted and New Peanut Specialist Coming to Georgia

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

Today Tyron Spearman has information that donations for peanut butter are still being accepted and also a story about a new peanut specialist who will be starting in Georgia late this summer. Donations: Download Audio Specialist: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Mantra; Monitoring Research Dollars

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes grower reports on a new four-word HLB mantra and efforts to monitor research dollars. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Representative Neil Combee, of Polk County, spoke at the board of directors’ meeting at the 2014 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show in Marco Island, where he focused on the importance of maintaining a vibrant cattle and agriculture industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Southeast Growers Pleased with Cotton Inc. Tour

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

Cotton growers from across the country were in Cary, North Carolina earlier this week taking part in a tour put together by the Cotton Board. These tours are held to help growers better understand how their dollars are working for them at Cotton Incorporated’s research facility. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …