Steps to Take When a Citrus Freeze is Imminent

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Multi-county citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt discusses the active cold protection measures Florida growers can employ during a freeze, and offers some tips. 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! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Nuts to You

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

Big nut crops of all kinds are everywhere in 2012. Will this help the price of nuts to consumers? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Citrus Growers Launching Branded Tangerine Product with Conservation Mission

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Two well-known Florida citrus growers are launching a branded tangerine product aimed at getting healthy snacks to children while saving an endangered species. Lake Wales growers Vic Story and Marty McKenna have created the LEGEND OF SUN LION Florida Tangerines brand for the 2012-2013 season. The new venture is pledging 10% of company net profits to Florida panther conservation efforts. …

Real Christmas Tree Sales Showing Promise

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Real Christmas tree growers have been losing the sales to artificial tree manufacturers for quite some time. But Rick Dungey with the National Christmas Tree Association says it seems that trend may be shifting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Media Reports on Sugar, Calories in Juice Concern Citrus Growers

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual’s directors hear much about negative media reports concerning the amount of sugar and calories in fruit juice. They endorse a Florida Department of Citrus plan to be more proactive in the effort to counteract such reports. More details are in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll …

Beef Checkoff Helps to Increase Consumer Demand

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Dale Williamson from Wilcox County, Alabama is a true believer in the checkoff and hopes cattle producers realize why their support is needed. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Rural America Losing Influence & Farm Cliff is Possible

Randall Weiseman General

Rural America, according to some, is losing its influence as Tyron Spearman has that story along with a information about the possibilty of a farm cliff. Influence: Download Audio Farm Cliff: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Big Citrus Freezes Hit in Neutral Phase, Which We’re in Now

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida state climatologist David Zierden recently told farmers at a Winter Weather School in Tavares that Florida’s biggest citrus freezes have hit in a neutral weather phase, like the one we’re in now. He summarizes his comments in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …

National Grazing Lands Conference Wraps Up Today

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Today is the last day for the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference in Orlando, Florida, as one of yesterday’s speakers was Dr. Fred Provenza from Utah State University, well-known for his work with animal behavior and management. He is also conducting a special session this afternoon and we talked about his work and how it all benefits both livestock and …