Parting Thoughts from Former Citrus Harvest Council Chair

Dan Citrus, Florida

As he stepped down last week from chairing the Florida Citrus Commission’s Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council for several years, Paul Meador talked about numerous harvesting issues. In this report he discusses a possible change of sponsor for the council, the value of high-density planting for growers and harvesters, harvesting research and more. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? …

Sweet Taters

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

Kentucky farmers are spotlighting sweet potatoes. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

AL Producers Encouraged to Sign up for 2013 NRCS Funding

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is encouraging producers to look forward to 2013 when it comes to their conservation needs. State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says October 19, 2012, will be the cutoff date for producers to sign up for 2013 funding for many conservation programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

Prime Time for GA Growers to Learn More About Research Efforts

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

Just a reminder that our Georgia cotton and peanut growers are invited to attend the joint cotton and peanut field day this Wednesday, September 12, at the UGA Gibbs Farm in Tifton. Georgia Peanut Commission’s Director of Communications Joy Crosby says it is a prime time for growers to learn more about the research efforts conducted this year. Download Audio …

FL Producers Encouraged to Visit with Their Local NRCS Office

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Jeff Norville with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida encourages producers to visit with their local USDA service center regarding their conservation needs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

What to do With Peanuts Not Under Contract

Randall Weiseman General

Only about 50 percent of this year’s peanuts are under contract, so with harvest getting started Tyron Spearman has information about what needs to be done with those not under contract. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …

Livestock Producers Affected by Disasters Urged to Keep Good Records

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Livestock producers are being urged to keep accurate and timely records when affected by any type of natural disaster. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FL Growers Capitalizing on FL Financial Management Conference

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference is currently underway and after addressing the crowd, Florida Ag Commissioner Agriculture spoke to us about the importance of the conference. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …

Food Security In US Households

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Economist Alisha Coleman-Jensen gives us the details regarding USDA’s annual report of food security in our nation’s households. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Group Taking New Approach against Pork Producers

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

There is a group working a different angle to pressure two of the largest pork producers in the U.S. to stop using gestation stalls. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025