September Citrus Industry Magazine Offers Production Info and More

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

The September issue of Citrus Industry magazine will feature articles on mechanical harvesting, advanced citrus production systems, nutrients and Citrus Expo seminars. The magazine also profiles Lee Jones, general manager of Gardinier Florida Citrus. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff provides more information in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here …

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Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner explains to us about “You get what you pay for.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Organic Food is Not any More Nutritious Than Non-Organic

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new study has concluded that there is no difference in the amount of vitamins and nutrient content in plant or animal products produced organically versus conventionally produced food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Vilsack Says Farm Bill Completion Depends More on Priorities than Time

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Congress is set to return next week from their month-long recess and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is among those hoping that their attention will be turned toward the expiring Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …

Both 2012 and Projected 2013 Trade Estimates Looking Good

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

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says despite lower production estimates for many commodities, the overall trade outlook for the ag sector is up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Organic Producers & Processors Have Until Sept 30th to Apply for Cost Share

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Producers and processors interested in applying for the USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program have until September 30, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Florida Youth Learning from Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Kelly Davis, from Myakka City, Florida, served this past summer as an intern for the Florida Beef Council and Florida Cattlemen’s Association and during that time she saw even more of how the beef checkoff works in educating consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

Georgia Producer Depends on Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Kyle Gillooly with Smith Angus from Jefferson County, Georgia knows with rising food costs the beef checkoff is something he is going to depend on to help keep demand for beef up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …

Alabama Best Steak Contest Enters Final Stretch

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

“Alabama’s Best Steak” contest is entering the final stretch as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said on-line voting to name the best steakhouse in Alabama ends September 21st. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Volumes Down Before Harvest

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

With harvest looming, peanut farmer stock volumes are down but Tyron Spearman said this year’s big crop will change that scenario. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025