David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture explains why thousands of Florida honeybees are making the cross-country trip to California. Download Audio For information regarding honeybees listen to the complete interview with FDAC’s David Westervelt. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Citrus Growers Hear About Efforts to Mitigate HLB
Growers heard researchers discuss efforts to manage HLB, the psyllids that spread it and other issues at the Mid Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day Thursday. Extension agent Gary England reports. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Latest Thoughts on a Farm Bill
It’s been somewhat quiet recently when it comes to the farm bill, but today Tyron Spearman has a story on what one Congressman said about ti this week. 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 …
Senators Urge Quick Resolution of Russia’s Meat Ban
Leaders of the Senate Ag Committee are urging U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to quickly address Russia’s new ban on U.S. beef, poultry and turkey which would cost the U.S. economy 600-million dollars a year. Download Audio The Senators who signed the letter include: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
China Wants More Verification of Ractopamine-Free Pork
Ractopamine continues to make news as effective tomorrow, March 1, China says it will require third-party verification that U.S. pork shipped to their country is free of the feed additive. This decision comes after 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 …
Alabama Ag Commissioner Discusses Two Introduced Bills
Commissioner John McMillan of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries discussed the importance of two recently introduced bills in a State House news conference held yesterday. One bill, the Registered Service Agent Act, addresses the department’s Weights & Measures Division, as I had a chance to talk with him about that. Download Audio Click to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
HLB and Citrus Tree Root Health
University of Florida researcher Evan Johnson discusses several issues regarding the root health of HLB affected trees. His topics include the reason HLB can’t be pruned from trees and a possible relationship between HLB and phytophthora. He has some suggestions regarding root health. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 …
Georgia Cotton Commission Provides Vital Information for Growers
The Georgia cotton crop produced record yields last year, and Van Murphy, a cotton producer and ginner from Quitman, Ga, says that in order to continue that success growers need to the Georgia Cotton Commission to keep them informed about the latest in the industry. Download Audio Growers can vote to continue the efforts of the Georgia Cotton Commission through …
Citrus Industry eNews: Snively on BMPs and HLB; No CMNP Funding
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Highlands Citrus President Addresses BMPs, HLB and More Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Alabama Seafood Summit Reminder
Just a reminder that the Alabama Gulf Seafood Summit is coming up March 4-5 at the Mobile Convention Center. 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 …