HSUS, OCM Form Alliance to Destroy Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) News Release WASHINGTON (Aug. 10, 2012) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander expressed disgust following an announcement that the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) has formed a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to destroy more than 25 years of market development and consumer demand building by the …

Rehabilitating HLB-infected Citrus Trees with Pruning

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse at a recent grower roundtable in Arcadia discussed the results of efforts to rehabilitate HLB-infected trees by pruning them. He reports on his and growers’ results. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …

Changing Crops

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

It is no secret that farmers in the southeast are looking at new crops. Everett Griner tells us why. 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

Harnessing the Powerful Effects of Grapefruit Juice

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Researchers have discovered that grapefruit juice could improve the use of a promising cancer drug. 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

GA Specialty Crop Grower Educating Consumers While Selling Produce

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Gerald Long, a specialty crop grower in Bainbridge, GA, who operates a u-pick operation says he is not just selling vegetables but also educating consumers. 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, …

Weak Domestic Sugar Market Could Lead to Global Price Instability

Randall Weiseman Florida, Sugar

Paul Rybeg of the International Sugar Trade Coalition explains why weakening the domestic sugar market would create global price instability. 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

Peanut Growers Urged to Look at Fontelis

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Bond McInnes, fungicide technical manager for DuPont Crop Protection, has information on how Fontelis™ fungicide can not only help peanut growers control diseases but also help increase yields. 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 …

Preserving America’s Family Farm Act

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

Another piece of legislation that was passed by the U.S. House last week before they left for the August recess was the Preserving America’s Family Farm Act. It was a response to a proposed Department of Labor rule which was withdrawn in April that was originally designed to restrict Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef …

Citrus Industry eNews: Grower Rehabs Diaprepes-Infested Block; Expo Seminar Previews

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Grower Rehabs Diaprepes-Infested Block 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, …

AL NRCS to Assist Producers Mitigate Drought Situations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Forestry, General, USDA-NRCS

NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett reminds producers that they have until Friday, August 10, 2012, to sign up for the first round of funding for drought assistance through WHIP and EQIP. Download Audio For more information on eligible counties click here or visit the AL NRCS website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …