University of Florida researcher Michael Rogers says numerous Florida citrus growers are having trouble controlling rust mites this year. He discusses possible reasons as well as historical and current rust mite control methods. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and …
Citrus Greening
Everett Griner tells us how Congress has stepped in to halt this disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …
Farm Credit of Florida Hires New CEO
West Palm Beach, FL–(November 8, 2012-Farm Credit of FL) – Farm Credit of Florida, a leading agricultural financial cooperative, announced that Don Rice, the association’s Chief Executive Officer will be retiring this month, after a successful career spanning over 30 years within the Farm Credit system. After conducting a national search, the CEO search committee selected Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Black Spot Reportedly Halts Brazil Orange Shipments to EU
According to recent news reports, Brazil has indicated it would end orange exports to European Union countries. The main reason reportedly is the incidence of citrus black spot on oranges shipped to the EU. Citrus black spot was first detected in Florida in 2010 and is believed to be confined to Collier and Hendry counties. Download Audio THANK YOU to …
Rafter T Ranch Hosts Rollins College Students for Tour in Sebring FL
SEBRING, Fla. (Rafter T Ranch Release – Nov. 11, 2012) – The award-winning, Rafter T Ranch, owned by the Wohl family in Sebring, Florida, recently hosted a group of 16 students and three faculty members from the Rollins College Environmental Studies program for a field trip to see a working beef cattle ranch. The students and faculty originate from various …
2012 Ag Exports High, but Still Short of Expectations
According to USDA economist Steve MacDonald, the final U.S. agricultural trade report revealed a solid export year, even though it did fall short of expectations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …
Supporters of California’s Proposition 37 Continuing to Push Measure
The failed passage of California’s proposition 37, regarding the labeling of genetically modified food, is not deterring advocates for the measure who are planning to put a similar measure on the ballot in Washington state for 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
Good Times for FFA
FFA executive director Rob Cooper says he is excited about the growth and direction of the organization. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
NCBA President-Elect Pleased with Transportation Bill
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-elect Scott George is pleased with the recent news about the transportation bill, but said it’s information that is not well known, so he wants farmers and ranchers to be aware of it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
Information on Citrus Bus Tour, Crop Forecast
This report contains information on Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association’s educational bus tour coming up Friday, and on the USDA’s latest crop forecast. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 …