Citrus’s Role in Florida’s Water Supply

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

An official with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services discussed citrus’s role in the state’s water supply at a recent Citrus Water Seminar in Sebring. Rich Budell, director of the Office of Water Policy, in this report also addresses domestic vs. agricultural water use, the public service that an innovative agricultural industry provides, and more. Download Audio THANK …

Nuts…Again

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The nut industry is looking strong for 2012. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …

Sparks Updates Citrus Research Funding Effort

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks told the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Tuesday about continuing efforts to get additional citrus research funding from the state and federal governments. He offers a summary in this report. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor …

October Beef Month in Alabama Continues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has been happy with events that have taken place during October Beef Month as later this week they will announce the winner of their Alabama’s Best Steak Contest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

Nominations Open for Georgia Cotton Commission Board

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

The Georgia Department of Agriculture wants to cotton producers to be aware that they are taking applications to fill two spots on the Georgia Cotton Commission board. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Cotton Crop Harvest Progressing on Schedule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Weather

Despite some slight weather delays here in the southeast, USDA Meterologist Brad Rippey says the cotton harvest is pretty much on track. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Research ForwardDecember …

Florida Beef Council Attends National Kickoff Event

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The annual Cattlemen’s Beef Board kickoff meetings were held last week in Denver, as Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about how some things changed for this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

GA Beef Board Talks to Producers at Sunbelt

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Josh White with the Georgia Beef Board was pleased with the number of producers they were able to talk with at the recent Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Rains from this Year’s Tropical Storms Boosting Citrus Numbers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Lance Honig with USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says rains from this year’s hurricane season have boosted the 2012-13 citrus crop forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Research ForwardDecember …

Fruit and Veggie Prices Still Lower than Last Year

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

USDA economist Ricky Volpe says that the downward trend for fruit and vegetable prices this year is persisting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …