Citrus Growers Face Trade Issues and Other Challenges

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks addresses trade concerns – one sparked by carbendazim contamination of OJ earlier this year – and other challenges facing Florida citrus growers. 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 Board Offers …

Changing Taste

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Does your food taste different? Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Winter Months Critical for Blueberry Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Blueberry harvest isn’t until spring, but the winter months can very often make or break the season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

GA Peanut Commission Board Positions Open & U.S. Peanut Congress Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

Nomination meetings will take place this week for openings on the Georgia Peanut Commission Board of Directors as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information about next year’s U.S. Peanut Congress annual meeting. Nominations: Download Audio Meeting: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in …

Some Big Research Developments for the Cotton Industry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

Cotton Incorporated’s Dr. Kater Hake told growers who recently gathered in New Orleans for the annual joint meeting between the Cotton Board and Cotton Incorporated about some exciting developments regarding the cotton genome. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …

Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. now officially has permanent trade relations with Russia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

EPA Retains Dust Standard

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

Ashley McDonald, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Deputy Environmental Counsel, said NCBA is pleased that EPA has decided to retain the current standard and did not make a bad situation worse. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …

Arrangements Announced for Former Ag Commissioner Doyle Conner

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Former Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner, who passed away on December 16, 2012, in Monticello, Florida, will lie in state at Florida’s Historic Capitol on Thursday, December 20. The funeral service and burial will follow. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …

Citrus Growers Hear Juice Concerns

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Juice Products Association President Rick Cristol last week told Florida Citrus Mutual’s directors about numerous threats to the juice industry, including media reports about the amount of sugar in juice. He summarizes his discussion in this report. 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 …

Statement by Commissioner Adam H. Putnam on Passing of Commissioner Doyle Conner

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement today upon learning of the passing of former Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …