Media reports indicating that fruit juices contain as much or even more sugar than soft drinks could put a dent in Florida citrus juice sales. Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman in this report discusses a proactive plan the department will present to its governing board – the Florida Citrus Commission – Wednesday. See the Citrus Commission agenda …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Being Firewise about Wildfire
In this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about steps to take to make your home safer from wildfire if you live near a forest or wildland area. Download Audio For more information, click on: Firewise.org Protecting Your Home from Wildfire Dry Conditions Throughout Florida Increase Risk of Fire Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …
More Discrimination
Everett Griner tells us how the government has not learned their lesson. Women farmers are now filing suits of discrimination. 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
Ag in Review for the Week of December 10, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending December 14th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama and Georgia. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
Choosing a Healthy Poinsettia Plant
Poinsettias are a great option to help spruce up your holiday decorations and Extension horticulture expert Ward Upham gives us a few tips on picking the most healthy and vibrant plants. 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 …
EPA Retains Dust Standard
Here’s a release from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Dec. 14, 2012) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it would retain the coarse particulate matter (PM) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), eliciting a positive response from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) on behalf of cattle producers across the country. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Many Blueberry Farmers Learned a Hard Lesson Last Winter
Thanks to an unusual winter last year, multi-county Extension agent Gary England says the blueberry industry learned a few lessons that should be remembered this winter 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 …
FL NRCS State Resource Conservationist Retiring
Greg Hendricks, State Resource Conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, enjoyed attending the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference this week as it was his last major event with NRCS due to the fact he is retiring soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …
AL NRCS Involved in National GLCI Conference
Eddie Jolley, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, was one of the many who attended the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference this week. And he said there were a number of people there to see what others are doing and whether those practices can be applied on their own operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …