Citrus rootstock expert Bill Castle, a University of Florida professor emeritus, recently shared his thoughts about numerous rootstocks at a grower roundtable in Arcadia. In this report he discusses Swingle, X639 and sour orange rootstocks, and tells why growers should experiment with rootstocks. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent
The latest USDA cattle on feed report shows cattle and calves on feed in the U.S. on August 1st was 1 percent above last year making some wonder whether the drought is resulting in a flood of cattle going into feedlots. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on New School Lunch Choices
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the efforts of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to assist schools with the implementation of new meal standards, while helping them take advantage of Florida’s harvest seasons to access locally grown produce at more affordable prices. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on …
Cutting Back
Everett Griner tells us about USDA closing 250 facilities nationwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025
Alabama NRCS Announcing Grants to Help Adapt to Drought
Auburn, Ala, Aug. 17, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the availability of up to $5 million in grants to evaluate and demonstrate agricultural practices that help farmers and ranchers adapt to drought. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Southeast Peanut Crop Looks Good Nearing Harvest
According to recent reports, Tyron Spearman says the peanut crop across most of the Southeast looks good as we near harvest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
Final Findings from April BSE Incident Investigation
The investigation into the April case of the atypical BSE dairy cow is over as USDA Chief Veterinarian John Clifford said they were able to detect this animal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending August 17th as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …
The Mighty Mississippi is Mighty Low
Just a year after near-historic flooding, the water levels of the Mississippi River are now at near-historic lows. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Early Crop Forecasts and Citrus “Dog Days”
Two private organizations have projected Florida’s upcoming season orange crop size, and a Citrus Expo presentation offers an opportunity for punsters. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd …