Why Most Florida Grapefruit Goes International

Riverfront Groves President Dan Richey tells why the majority of Florida grapefruit has gone to international markets in recent years. Richey was interviewed following his participation in a panel discussion of “A Celebration of Florida Citrus Through the Years” at Florida Southern College in April. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll …

Citrus Commission, Forecast on Calendar

A meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission on Wednesday and the release of the latest USDA citrus crop forecast on Friday are highlights of this week’s Florida citrus industry calendar. 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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …

Florida Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session

The 60-day Florida Legislative Session wrapped up last Friday in Tallahassee as Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said it was a good session for cattlemen across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …

Strikeforce in Alabama will Involve Partners at All Levels

New efforts have been announced to bring the StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity to Alabama, and Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says that the initiative will require working with partners at all levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Ag in the Classroom

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, talks about how the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom program develops and trains teachers through workshops and materials, which they in turn use to educate students about the importance of agriculture. Florida Ag in the Classroom is funded by sales of the specialty agricultural license plate known as the …

Long Ditch

The keystone pipeline is a disaster for farmers. Everett Griner explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending May 3rd, put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …

Farm Bill Markup News and Argentina Peanut Crop Update

The farm bill is back in the news again as markups are being discussed. Tyron Spearman has the latest along with an update on the Argentina peanut crop. Farm Bill: Download Audio Argentina: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …

Florida Legislature Approves Citrus Research Funding

From Florida Citrus Mutual: LAKELAND, Fla. (May 3, 2013) – The state Legislature today agreed to fund $9.5 million in research related activities to combat a terrifying disease known as HLB, or citrus greening, that threatens to wipe out Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry and its 76,000 jobs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

Creating Foods That Help Solve Health Concerns

Research is working to discover just how your body processes nutrients in order to test the efficacy of functional foods and develop foods that help solve some health concerns people face today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …