H-2A and Citrus Harvesting Update

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

There was concern in October that the federal government shutdown might create a shortage of temporary foreign guest workers needed for Florida’s citrus harvest. Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton provides an update on the H-2A situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

Next Florida House Speaker Wants Statewide Water Planning

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 2, 2013 As the Senate pursues an ambitious $220 million plan to redirect water and reduce pollutants in South Florida, the next House speaker wants lawmakers to consider a broader approach to the vast water problems confronting the entire state. Rep. Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, wants lawmakers to factor in …

Getting Stung

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Beekeepers are not only losing bees to CCD, they are losing bees and hives to thieves. Everett Griner lets us know about this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …

Citrus Crop Progress and Condition Report

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Citrus harvesting, rainfall and grove activities are updated. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember …

Fresh Citrus Shipments Tumble

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Fresh citrus shipments from Florida are down 33 percent compared to this same time last year, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell reports. Chadwell tells how various varieties have fared, and suggests possible reasons for the drop in shipments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

Latest Meat MythCrusher Video

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

In an effort to dispel some of the most common myths surrounding the meat and poultry industry, The American Meat Science Association and the American Meat Institute recently released the latest installment of the Meat MythCrusher video series. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

Cotton and Peanut Farmers Say a Farm Bill Extension is Unacceptable

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

The National Cotton Council, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation and USA Rice Federation have reiterated their opposition to extending current farm law. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, …

Congress Joins Industry in Asking for Second Draft of Food Safety Rules

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Congress has joined industry calls for the Food and Drug Administration to issue a second draft and comment period for proposed food safety rules under the Food Safety and Modernization Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …

Response in Florida Tomato Case Delayed for the Second Time

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. Justice Department says the government shutdown this fall is partly to blame for a delay in a $40 million lawsuit that tomato growers filed against the government for losses in 2008. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …

Peanut Crop Tops Two Million Tons

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

New numbers show the count of this year’s peanut crop has now topped the 2-million mark, as Tyron Spearman has that information along with the latest stocks and processing numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …