Fresh Citrus Shipments off 13-14 Percent

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

With just a few weeks remaining in this fresh citrus season, shipments of fresh Florida citrus are about 13-14 percent behind last season at this same point in mid-May. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell reports on the decline, and tells why he believes the percentage decline will be even larger by season’s end. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Efforts Continue on PED Virus Problem

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

The nation’s hog industry continues to struggle with the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus, which according to Reuters, has already killed about 7-million pigs since it was first detected a year ago. 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 …

Citrus Industry This Week: Thermotherapy; Fruit Drop; Citrus Forecast

Tacy Callies Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from a grower using thermotherapy, fruit drop information and the latest citrus crop forecast. 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 …

UF/IFAS Researchers Praised for Scientific Efforts in Seventh Awards Night

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

This is a release from the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — High-quality scientific research was again in the spotlight as the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences held its annual research awards program May 14 at the Harn Museum. The event brought together dozens of UF/IFAS faculty members, graduate students and stakeholders from around the state. …

Central Florida Natural Resource Steward is Named State’s Farmer of the Year

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops

Gainesville, Fla. –Dennis Carlton has known since he was child that agriculture was his calling. Now that calling has returned to him a coveted honor. His continuing production success and excellent natural resource management persuaded a statewide panel of judges to award him the title of Florida’s 2014 Farmer of the Year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Discussing Critical Habitat Designations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

The Committee on Natural Resources held a field hearing in Arkansas this week to discuss the administration’s changes to critical habitat designations. 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 …

Higher Prices

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

Is beef overpricing itself? A question pondered by Everett Griner. 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 the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Register Today for Auburn Beef Cattle Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Cattle producers from across the Southeast are invited to attend the 2014 Beef Cattle Conference, June 13 & 14, at the Auburn University Overton/Goodwin center and campus facilities. Download Audio For that link to register or learn more about the 2014 Beef Cattle Conference at Auburn University go to their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Ag Sector Still Skeptical Regarding Waters of the U.S. Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Despite assurances from administrators from both the EPA and USDA, the ag sector is still skeptical of the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule. Download Audio Click here for comments from EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. 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 …

Peanut Price and Loan Update

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut price and loan update. 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 the Florida Cattle Enhancement …