Two well-known Florida citrus growers are launching a branded tangerine product aimed at getting healthy snacks to children while saving an endangered species. Lake Wales growers Vic Story and Marty McKenna have created the LEGEND OF SUN LION Florida Tangerines brand for the 2012-2013 season. The new venture is pledging 10% of company net profits to Florida panther conservation efforts. …
Real Christmas Tree Sales Showing Promise
Real Christmas tree growers have been losing the sales to artificial tree manufacturers for quite some time. But Rick Dungey with the National Christmas Tree Association says it seems that trend may be shifting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle …
Media Reports on Sugar, Calories in Juice Concern Citrus Growers
Florida Citrus Mutual’s directors hear much about negative media reports concerning the amount of sugar and calories in fruit juice. They endorse a Florida Department of Citrus plan to be more proactive in the effort to counteract such reports. More details are in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll …
Ag Exports Up and Imports Down for First Month of 2013 Fiscal Year
The first month of the new fiscal year had agricultural exports hitting a record high. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
Beef Checkoff Helps to Increase Consumer Demand
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Dale Williamson from Wilcox County, Alabama is a true believer in the checkoff and hopes cattle producers realize why their support is needed. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Rural America Losing Influence & Farm Cliff is Possible
Rural America, according to some, is losing its influence as Tyron Spearman has that story along with a information about the possibilty of a farm cliff. Influence: Download Audio Farm Cliff: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
Big Citrus Freezes Hit in Neutral Phase, Which We’re in Now
Florida state climatologist David Zierden recently told farmers at a Winter Weather School in Tavares that Florida’s biggest citrus freezes have hit in a neutral weather phase, like the one we’re in now. He summarizes his comments in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …
National Grazing Lands Conference Wraps Up Today
Today is the last day for the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference in Orlando, Florida, as one of yesterday’s speakers was Dr. Fred Provenza from Utah State University, well-known for his work with animal behavior and management. He is also conducting a special session this afternoon and we talked about his work and how it all benefits both livestock and …
Man Made Problems
This is not a surprise. The migrant worker program is still lacking. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
Blueberry Growers Should Prepare Now for Freezes Later in the Season
Multi-county UF Extension agent Gary England advises blueberry growers to prepare now for potential freeze damage later in the season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025