Why Indian River Grapefruit Packout Rates Are Low

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The packout rate for Indian River grapefruit is considerably lower than usual this year. University of Florida researcher Mark Ritenour gives the main reasons why less of the fruit is able to be shipped fresh. He also offers suggestions for increasing the packout rate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Alabama Ag Department Pushing Bill to Increase Efficiency

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Alabama’s Department of Agriculture has been successful over the last few legislative sessions in pushing through several bills to assist in streamlining and efficiency and Ag Commission John McMillan says are working on yet another one this session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Webinar to be held on What 2014 Farm Bill Means for Florida

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Center for Public Issues Education is holding a hot topic webinar on Wednesday, March 5 at 2 p.m., regarding the 2014 Farm Bill and what it will mean for Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Questions Remain Regarding China’s Huge and Growing Cotton Stockpile

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General

What will happen to China’s growing and huge cotton stockpile? USDA’s Gary Crawford tries to answer that pressing question with this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Sugar Producers Look to Address Issue of Foreign Subsidies

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

With the inclusion of a strong five-year sugar policy in the 2014 Farm Bill, the nation’s sugar producers are setting their sights on addressing the foreign sugar subsidies that make U.S. sugar policy necessary. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association Sets Priorities

Randall Weiseman Fruits, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association’s executive board members met recently for their annual strategic planning summit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

SLE Rodeo Coming in Two Weeks

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The 2014 Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo is coming March 13-15 at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Donnie Gay, eight time world champion bull rider, talks about the stock they will be bringing to this year’s event. Download Audio To get tickets contact the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association office or call 1-888-2rodeo2. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

Cotton Council Believes Farm Bill Resolves Brazil WTO Case

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

Brazil has requested a panel at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to assess the new U.S. farm bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Florida Beef Promotional Material is Available

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

County Cattlemen’s groups in Florida are being reminded that the Florida Beef Council has a variety of beef promotional materials available. Ashley Hughes says if you have any events upcoming to let them know. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

Many Learn More about Georgia Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The annual Southern Women’s Show in Savannah took place this past weekend, and Georgia Beef Board’s Josh White said this was their third year in promoting beef at the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025