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Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending February 1st as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …
January 1 Cattle Inventory Down 2 Percent
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their cattle inventory report this afternoon, which shows as of January 1, 2013 the number of all cattle and calves in the United States was 89.3 million head, 2 percent below the 90.8 million on January 1, 2012. This is the lowest Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
A Sweet Idea for Sweeteners
Scientist at the University of Florida have identified a group of naturally occurring compounds that enhance the way people perceive sweetness. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Input from Growers Important to Those Attending ASTA Seed Conference
Given the extended timelines for seed development, John Schoenecker, director of intellectual property with HM. CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds, says the input of growers is vital for seed development companies. Download Audio Click here for more coverage from the ASTA seed conference. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …
Legislation to End Redundant Pesticide Permit Requirements Reintroduced
Legislation has once again been introduced in the Senate to eliminate a burdensome, costly and redundant Environmental Protection Agency permit requirement for applications of pesticides. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
New NACD President Enjoys Partnership with NRCS
Earl Garber from Louisiana took over as president of the National Association of Conservation Districts this week during their annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. And Garber told me he really enjoys the partnership NACD has with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Coalition Seeks “Guest Worker” Solution for Citrus, Other Ag
Mike Carlton, director of labor relations for Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, discusses the work of an Ag Workforce Coalition that hopes to make it easier for agriculturists, including the citrus industry, to obtain needed laborers from outside the United States. He also discusses the citrus harvesting labor situation in Florida this year. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored …
Week 3 of GA Legislative Session Brings More Water Discussions
Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar says that during week 3 of Georgia’s Legislative Session, they got a sneak peak of some draft legislation regarding irrigation use. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …
Earn a CEU from Citrus Industry Magazine
Earn one General Standards (CORE) continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Integrated pest management,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch and Tim Gaver, is now online and will appear in the February issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be available until Jan. 31, 2014. Earn …