Plastic Mulch for Psyllid Control in Citrus

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly reports on promising results from trials using white and reflective plastic mulch to keep HLB-spreading psyllids away from young citrus trees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

Incentives Available for Farmers Considering Propane

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Energy expenses often take up a large portion of a farmer’s input cost, but Mark Leitman director of business development and marketing for the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), says they have incentives available for farmers wanting to try a less expensive option, propane. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd …

Georgia Hosting Beef 101 Tour

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board will host a Beef 101 tour next week, which according to Suzanne Black, will be funded by dollars they received from a grant through the Federation of State Beef Councils. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

Good Year for the Beef Checkoff in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said the beef checkoff is producer driven and 2013 has been a good year for it in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

Beef Industry Staying Connected with Consumers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

In an effort to stay connected with consumers, the Beef Checkoff is making some changes to its marketing direction. Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council looks at how they will be targeting a specific demographic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

Conference Member Believes 2013 Farm Bill Could be Last for Decades

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

It is no secret that passing a new farm bill has been a struggle for the past couple of years, and farm bill conference committee member, Mike Rogers from Alabama believes it is important to get this year’s farm bill right, saying it could be the last one that passes for decades. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides …

Organic Produce Acreage Continues to Rise

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

Estimates of organic produce and tree nut acreage continue to show increases, a trend that has persisted every since the federal government began compiling such statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

Operation Pollinator

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

In and effort to boost bee health, Syngenta has developed Operation Pollinator, a global initiative to establish pollinator habitats. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Can the Farm Bill be Completed by Years End

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

There are some questions at this point as to whether a farm bill can actually be completed by the end of the year. Tyron Spearman looks at what some in our nation’s capitol are saying. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …

Expo 2013

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner gives us some numbers from this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …