Disaster Recovery Center in Citrus County Open Through Wednesday

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Weather

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A disaster recovery center is open in Citrus County to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by Tropical Storm Debby. It will remain open through Wednesday, Aug. 8. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. The center is located at: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

Earn 6 CCA Credits at Citrus Expo

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Attend the 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program, “Production Basics to Ensure the Future,” on Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers to be eligible to receive six Certified Crop Advisor credits. On Wednesday, Aug. 15, four credits will be offered, and on Thursday, Aug. 16, two credits will be offered. Preregister for Citrus Expo now. Citrus …

Peanut Price Drops Again & Farm Bill Extension Idea Dropped

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

This week the peanut posted price fell again as Tyron Spearman has the new figures along with an update on the latest information concerning work on the new farm bill. Peanuts: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

IFAS Vegetable Pest Workshop Rescheduled

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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 Considers Efforts Important …

FL Tomato Assessment Increases

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA has increased the assessment to be paid to the Florida Tomato Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Consumers Spending on Fruits and Veggies Stagnated

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

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 Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember …

Preserving Consumer Choice

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

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 Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers …

First Food Price Inflation Forecast for 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

USDA economist Ricky Volpe has recently released his first food price outlook for next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

USDA Designates 6 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, Georgia, Weather

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 Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …

Educating Industry Folks about Beef

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

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 Considers …