The University of Florida/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center has announced the rescheduling of the 2012 Vegetable Pest, Disease and Nutrient Workshop which was caneled in June due to Tropical Storm Debbie. It will now be held Tuesday October 2nd at GCREC, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL. Register today at http://gcrecvegetableworkshop.eventbrite.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
FL Tomato Assessment Increases
USDA has increased the assessment to be paid to the Florida Tomato Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Consumers Spending on Fruits and Veggies Stagnated
According to a new study, consumer spending on fruits and veggies has stagnated over the past 30 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Preserving Consumer Choice
The Animal Agriculture Alliance says that consumer’s food choices are coming under attack from groups using campaigns to instill food safety fears. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
First Food Price Inflation Forecast for 2013
USDA economist Ricky Volpe has recently released his first food price outlook for next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
USDA Designates 6 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. The counties are: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …
Educating Industry Folks about Beef
In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” series brought to you by the beef checkoff Brad Baker, who has served as a summer intern for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, said he has learned so much more about the checkoff this year. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Earn a CORE CEU from Citrus Industry Magazine
Earn one General Standards (CORE) continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the article, “Using integrated pest management principles,” and passing the accompanying test. Citrus Industry magazine’s third CEU article of the year, authored by University of Florida’s Tim Gaver and Stephen H. Futch, is now online and will appear in the August issue of Citrus Industry. This CEU will be …
Farm Bill Extension Will Not be Considered This Week
House leadership has pulled the measure that would have extended the 2008 Farm Bill for a year and provided disaster aid and will instead consider a separate disaster aid package. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …
Differing Opinions on Waiving RFS Mandate
Due to worsening drought conditions and expected much lower corn yields, a group of meat and poultry organizations have asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to waive the federal mandate for the production of corn ethanol. Of course there are two sides to this request as we first hear from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander and then in …