Florida Cabinet Backs Land Buy for Suwannee River Spring

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet agreed on Tuesday to spend $2.2 million for 599 acres near the Georgia line to help protect freshwater springs around the Suwannee River. The land within the spring shed for Anderson Spring, owned by the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

New Health Foods

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia

Citrus fruit is now considered healthy. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Documentary on Modern Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

A feature-length documentary is being produced on the next generation of American farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

USDA to Buy up to $4.3 Million of Grapefruit Juice

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The USDA Tuesday agreed to buy up to $4.3 million of grapefruit juice to alleviate a glut in inventory, according to U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s office. Doug Bournique, executive vice president of the Indian River Citrus League, provides background and reacts. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to …

Peanuts Still in the Loan Program and Pleased with Peanut Inspections

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has an update concerning peanuts that are still in the loan program along with a story about how many were pleased with how peanut inspections were handled for the 2012 crop. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Kubota Excited to Announce Kommander Series

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Christine Chapman, turf product manager with Kubota Tractor Corporation, says they are excited to be entering the residential zero-turn mower segment with the introduction of the Kommander. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Pesticides Just One Piece of Pie for Colony Collapse Disorder

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture says here recently the discussion surrounding Colony Collapse Disorder has been focused on pesticides, but he notes that the issue is just not that simple. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the complete interview with FDAC’s David Westervelt. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Schirard: Solution to HLB Needed Fast

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Recent Florida Citrus Hall of Fame inductee Brantley Schirard was at the March 6 HLB grower day in Lake Alfred, where scientists summarized international research on HLB. In this report, Schirard tells why he was at the meeting and what he learned, and says an HLB solution is needed quickly. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s …

Alabama Cattlemen Welcome Temple Grandin

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The 70th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up this Friday and Saturday in Birmingham, and they are pleased to welcome Temple Grandin as one of their guest speakers. Download Audio For more information go to the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

More Beef Cuts Certified by American Heart Association

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

It was announced this week by the Beef Checkoff Program that three additional fresh beef cuts have been certified to display the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark. Georgia Beef Board’s Josh White said this is great news for the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …