Ken Keck, former Florida Department of Citrus executive director, will become president of the California Citrus Research Board June 1. He discusses the job, which will in large part address HLB in California, and how the California board will interact with Florida’s citrus industry. Keck, also a Florida citrus grower, says he recently planted a new 20-acre citrus block and …
Citrus Department to Target Millennials
Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) Executive Director Doug Ackerman describes the FDOC’s new target audience and discusses “the good, bad and ugly” of the department’s shopper marketing program. 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Looking at Solar Energy
There are some facilites in the peanut industry that are looking more and more into solar energy, as Tyron Spearman has the detials. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Weather Can Still Have Big Impact on Planting Intentions
USDA’s spring plantings report was released just a few week back but Doug Kleweno, southeast regional director of the National Agriculture Statistics Service, says those numbers could change in response to markets and the weather. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association Working to Alleviate Floodplain Mandate
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says they are working to postpone the implementation of some upcoming rules regarding floodplains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Sugar for Ethanol Program Being Readied as Sugar Surplus Grows
USDA’s Gary Crawford gives us an update on the yet to be utilized “Sugar for Ethanol” program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
New Face for Georgia Beef Board
Many people were able to meet the Georgia Beef Board’s new Director of Industry Information at last week’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention. Suzanne Black is working part-time right now but looks forward to starting her position full time in May after graduating from ABAC. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Pleased with Alabama Beef Training Camp
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said last week’s beef training camp went very well as they feel programs like this with retailers are important for the bottom dollar. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Florida Beef Council Taking Part in Webinar
A webinar designed to reach retail and food service professionals will take place this week in efforts to get the latest information out about beef. Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said it’s important to stay in touch with these folks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Electric vs. Diesel
Everett Griner tells us why farmers are switching. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026