Peter McClure of Double K Groves and University of Florida bee expert Jamie Ellis were among presenters at a recent meeting of citrus growers and beekeepers intended to reduce potential exposures of bees to pesticides. In the first report, McClure presents his view of the issue as a grower. In the second report, Ellis notes that pesticides aren’t the biggest …
Increasing Cotton Demand Through Customer Comments Research
In an effort to increase the demand for cotton, Kim Kitchens, vice president of corporate strategy and program metrics for Cotton Incorporated, says that they not only listen to the consumer’s preferences, but also ensure that the retailers are doing the same. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Peanut Exports Doing Well
Peanut exports have been encouraging the past year, especially for raw shell peanuts. And as Tyron Spearman reports, the trend continues with near record numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Funded by the …
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants Create New Economic Opportunities and Grow Markets in Local Communities
Washington, Sept. 24, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will invest $52 million in grants to support America’s specialty crop producers through the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program awards. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Cattle Supplies Continue to Tighten
The recent USDA report on cattle feedlot activity indicates the shrinkage of the U.S. cattle herd continues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Changing Land
Our land is changing and, as Everett Griner tells us, affects everyone. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Smithsonian Museum of American History American Enterprise Exhibit
The Smithsonian Museum of American History is working on an exhibit that will highlight the story of American Agriculture. exhibit: Download Audio online component: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Funded by the Florida …
Alabama NRCS Soil Champion Increasing Organic Matter
As part of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Health Campaign, Alabama NRCS is recognizing some soil champions. And one of those is Annie Dee, a row crop farmer from Aliceville, Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
A Miracle Needed for a Farm Bill by End of September
The current extension of the 2008 Farm Bill expires at the end of this month, and as Tyron Spearman says, it will take a miracle to get a new one put together by then. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
Nitrogen a Major Nutrient of Concern for Cotton Farmers in 2013
UGA Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris says that potassium is usually the nutrient of concern for cotton growers, but this year’s unusual weather has shifted some of those concerns to another major nutrient. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …