Citrus Industry eNews: Mite Problems; Brazil’s Black Spot Halts Exports to EU

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: One crushing blow. Many different pests. DON’T MISS THIS Mites Causing Problems for Citrus Growers This Year Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

NRCS Chief White Announces Retirement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

After serving as the head of the Natural Resources Conservation Service since 2009 Dave White, the vocal and effective defender of government conservation programs is stepping down, as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Ag-Flation

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

A new word? Everett Griner tells us how farm input just keeps rising, and what ag-flation is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Pork Producers Help Feed Hurricane Victims

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Weather

As part of the We Care initiative, the Pork Checkoff’s event trailer traveled to New Jersey last week to assist in feeding victims of Hurricane Sandy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

NACD Statement on NRCS Chief White Departure

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

A release from the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, D.C.—Nov. 14, 2012—National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Gene Schmidt issued the following statement regarding NRCS Chief Dave White’s announcement that he’ll be stepping down next month: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Cotton Board Annual Tour Great Way to Learn More About Research Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Cotton producers interested in finding out more about their investment have a great opportunity to do so by attending the annual tour of Cotton Incorporated’s Research Center in Cary, NC. Florida cotton farmer, Allen Edwards, is one of those who has attended the educational tour. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

High Prices May Drive Export Values Up for 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Soybeans

Despite showing a decline in export shipments for 2013, USDA chief economist Joe Glauber says they are forecasting ag exports to bring in a record $143.5 billion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

USDA Begins Shutdown of Microbiological Data Program

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

The Agricultural Marketing Service’s Microbiological Data Program has officially gone into shutdown mode. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

Congress Being Urged to Pass Permanent Estate Tax Relief

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

Many in agriculture are concerned about getting a farm bill passed but they are also concerend about the estate tax, or death tax as some know it. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus, talks about what happens if Congress and the Administration do not act on it before the end of the year. Download Audio …

USDA Designates 5 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated five counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain, flooding, Tropical Storm Isaac that occurred Aug. 25-28, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …