$125 million in federal funding for research into combating and eradicating citrus greening disease, or HLB, is on the way to passing Congress, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida announced Monday afternoon. Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks, who has worked with Nelson to obtain the funding for years, reacts and offers more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Increased Interest in Peanut Contracts
Due to a rise last week in peanut contract prices being offered, there has been an increase in interest. Tyron Spearman has that story along with a reminder about a variety of meetings going on this week in Georgia and the annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Show in Dothan. Contracts: Download Audio Meetings: Download Audio Peanut Show: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Cattle Industry Convention is Next Week
The 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is coming up next week, as it will take place in Nashville, Tennessee February 4-7. Attendees going through the trade show will be able to take in two educational areas, including Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Well-Run CHMAs Have Low Citrus Psyllid Numbers
The psyllids that spread HLB are “significantly reduced” in well-run Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs), says Brandon Page, CHMA program assistant. Page also tells where to find the CHMA website and what can be found on it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Fresh Items at Retail Key to Growing Exports to Caribbean
U.S. beef and beef variety meat exports to the Caribbean last year were slightly below the 2012 pace, while U.S. pork and pork variety meat exports enjoyed a nice increase over 2012. With more, here is Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Some Surprises for Livestock Analysts
For some livestock analysts, there were a few surprises in Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida State Fair
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the upcoming Florida State Fair, February 6 th through the 17th in Tampa. More information is available online at FloridaStateFair.com. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Farm Bill Agreement Possible This Week
Agriculture has been waiting and waiting for a new 5-year Farm Bill. But according to a report from Tyron Spearman, an agreement to get one finally put together could take place yet this week. 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, …
The Next Generation
Everett Griner tells us what a young farmer has to have to make it in agriculture. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 24, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …