Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman addresses the Florida Citrus Commission’s Feb. 20 decision to not fund efforts to register an abscission chemical past February. The commission had supported the effort to register CMNP – a hoped for harvesting aid – for years. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free …
Highlands Citrus President Addresses BMPs, HLB and More
Jim Snively, new president of the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association, discusses local issues – including best management practices (BMPs) – that are important to Highlands growers. The association held its 23rd annual meeting Thursday night in Sebring. Snively, vice president of grove operations for Southern Gardens Citrus, also discusses HLB, the promising research he saw for it at a …
Legislation Introduced to Form GA Grown Commodity Commission
Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar gives us the details regarding the newly introduced House Bill 298, that seeks to form a Georgia Grown Commodity Commission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Celebrating FFA Week All Year Long
Even though National FFA week is officially wrapping up on Saturday, the National FFA officer team encourages everyone who loves and understands agriculture to help them spread their message of “grow” throughout the year. Download Audio Click here for the story with National FFA President Clay Sapp from Florida. Click here for the story with National FFA Secretary Kalie Hall …
Dam It Up!
Everett Griner talks about how the idea of water conservation has some merit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …
Storm Systems May Bring Significant Rainfall to Florida Panhandle
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials urge Florida’s residents and visitors to remain aware this weekend and into next week, as two storm systems bring the potential for significant rainfall and flood risks to the Florida Panhandle. Some areas may see up to four inches of rainfall through Tuesday, with locally heavier amounts of up to Sponsored …
Need to Re-Evaluate Ag Budget Cuts
There are various farm groups saying a re-evaluation concerning budget cuts to agriculture is needed, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
New FL Water Poll Reveals Some Encouraging Results for Ag Sector
A new statewide public opinion survey has proven quite revealing and could bode well for ag in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
More Heavy Rains for Gulf and Southeast Region
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says more heavy rains could cause issues for some of our farmers, but are still a welcomed site for others. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
New Georgia Grown Building to Open this Fall at the Georgia National Fair
The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are pleased to announce the opening of the Georgia Grown building during the 2013 Georgia National Fair, October 3-13. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …