Kress on Florida Citrus’s Future, HLB Research and Labor

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Rick Kress, president of Southern Gardens Citrus and the subject of a profile in the June issue of Citrus Industry magazine, discusses the future of the Florida citrus industry, his company’s in-house HLB research, and immigration reform. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! …

Farm Bill Good for Cattle Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

There is still a lot of work to be done before the 2013 Farm Bill is ready, but Colin Woodall with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said everything that has come out thus far is good for cattle producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Citrus Industry eNews: Nutrition; Fruit Drop; Black Spot; Crop Forecast

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes the latest citrus crop forecast, an update on black spot and a report on nutrition and fruit drop. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Foreign Trade

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

Everett Griner looks at the foreign trade today. Does America need stronger trade pacts? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Summer Access to Healthy Food

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

This week is being celebrated as National Summer Food Service Program Week, with a push to promote USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives designed to alleviate hunger during the summer months. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Water Will Remain a Top Issue for Florida

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says that there is a direct link between water supply and the viability of many of our rural agricultural communities, which is why water remains one of his department’s main priorities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Focus on the Tomato Features Two Emerging Viruses

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

Two emerging viral diseases are the latest subjects for Focus on the Tomato. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Field Crop Planting Have Mostly Rebounded

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that despite a late start, planting rate for most crops across the U.S have rebounded. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Forest Landowners Association Names Corporate Member of the Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, Georgia

ArborGen, a world leader in the development and commercialization of technologies that improve the productivity of trees, announced today that it has been recognized by the Forest Landowners Association (FLA) as its Corporate Member of the Year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Produce Industry Pleased with Senate Passage of Farm Bill

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

United Fresh Senior Vice President of Public Policy Robert Guenther says the Senate has sent a strong signal to the House that this legislation deserves to be acted on quickly – and United Fresh encourages the House to move forward as soon as possible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …