Citrus Research Leaders: How to Use New Funding

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The expected infusion of scores of millions of extra federal dollars for research into HLB and other citrus diseases has left some wondering how those dollars might be spent. In the first report, Calvin Arnold, director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture laboratory in Fort Pierce, suggests two areas for short-term research that might help growers quickly. Citrus Research and …

Traders Looking Ahead to Cattle Inventory Report

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

USDA will release their annual cattle inventory report Friday afternoon, which many in the industry are waiting to see. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Citrus Industry This Week: $125 Million for Citrus Research; Young Trees

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report on a big financial boost for citrus research and information on getting young trees into production. 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Soil Health Often Taken for Granted

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Charles Holmes, Alabama board of director for the National Association of Conservation Districts, says USDA’s Soil Health Initiative is helping him and others get back to basics with the assistance of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

Seed Industry Excited About Farm Bill Movement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Southeast Agnet’s Gary Cooper caught up with Jane Demarchi, V. P. of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs for the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) regarding some beneficial language that was included in the farm bill that was recently passed by the House. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Questions Around Study Touting Health Benefits of Organic Milk

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

A food and science writer for the Washington Post says the idea that the fat profile of organic milk makes it a better choice than conventional milk for health reasons is difficult to support. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …

Jerkins Reacts to Federal Citrus Research Funding

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Tom Jerkins, president of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, reacts to the news that Congress will fund citrus disease research to the tune of $25 million a year for five years. He notes that citrus growers are in acute need of short-term solutions to HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Georgia Beef Board Heading to Nashville

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board will be well represented at next week’s Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville. Suzanne Black says it’s a positive event for them to attend as they get a lot of information to bring back home to Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …

Florida Beef Council Attends Blogger Conference

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Food Blog South Conference took place this past week, and Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about why it was important for them to attend this event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …

Alabama Cattlemen Invites Producers to Nashville

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association invites producers across the Southeast to stop by their booth at the annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show next week in Nashville. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …