Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman says the organization is planning to ensure it is getting good return on its investments. Changes include a new direction for its scientific research department. Ackerman also discusses Internet marketing efforts and the “millennial consumer.” Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …
Tall Trees
Everett Griner tells us how the Southern Pine tree is still one of the most dominate trees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
House Panel Approves Everglades Plan Amid Cost Arguments
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By Brandon Larrabee THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 7, 2013…….A House panel unanimously approved a bill to update the restoration plan for the Everglades over the objections of environmental groups Thursday, setting the stage for what could be a complicated battle over the next phase of repairs for the “River of Grass.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
New YouTube Series Promotes Animal Wellness on Modern Farms
Twelve veterinarians and farmers from several states are speaking out for responsible livestock farming by allowing a film crew to document their work. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …
Florida Cattlemen Ready for Legislative Session
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, talks about one bill being discussed during the Florida legislative session that’s of major importance to cattle producers in the state. Download Audio For more information on next week’s legislative meetings, go to the Florida Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
Poor Argentina Peanut Crop Might Help U.S. Prices
There are no changes to peanut contracts this week, but Tyron Spearman reports if poor weather conditions continue in Argentina, they could end up with a much smaller crop which might eventually affect peanut prices here at home. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
USDA Priorities Hinging on Need for Five-Year Farm Bill
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out several priorities during his speech at last week’s Commodity Classic, but said all of the work depends on the completion of a five-year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …
Growers Break Records Again at 2013 Commodity Classic
ST. LOUIS (March 7, 2013) – Attendance records continue to be broken at Commodity Classic. This year, record attendance totaled 6,214, including a record number of 3,324 corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. There were also 1,078 first-time non-exhibitor attendees, another record set. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …
Unexpected Cold Temps Damage Sweet Corn and Bean Crop
An unexpected freeze that hit South Florida the overnight hours of March 4th has damaged both the sweet corn and bean crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …
Vilsack Says Furloughs Won’t Compromise Food Safety
During a hearing with House Ag Committee Republicans this week, possible furloughs of meat inspectors was discussed as U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said these furloughs will not compromise the safety of meat and poultry products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …