The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board of directors this week met its contracted commercial product development manager. James Dukowitz of Dallas, Tex., describes areas of research he’ll help move into commercialization so growers can put the research to work. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! …
Questions Citrus Growers Should Ask about Irrigation
University of Florida researcher Kelly Morgan says answering six questions will help citrus growers with irrigation scheduling. He discusses those questions in this report. He also says Florida’s increasing population will lead to less water allocated to agriculture, requiring growers to use water more efficiently in the future. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! …
Spending Cuts
Cuts may be in the wrong places. Everett Griner explains. 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
NCBA Hails House Passage of Youth Labor Legislation
WASHINGTON (July 24, 2012) – The Obama Administration’s Department of Labor (DOL), April 26, 2012, withdrew its proposed rule regarding youth in agriculture. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), along with an overwhelming majority of congressional leaders, doesn’t believe pulling back the proposed rule does enough to provide certainty to America’s farm and ranch families. Consequently, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Beef Checkoff Meetings Open to All Checkoff Investors
Here’s a reminder that during this week’s 2012 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver, all beef checkoff meetings are open free of charge to every person who pays the checkoff. Download Audio If you can’t attend the meetings then the latest updates are available on the My Beef Checkoff Meeting blog. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle …
Alabama Best Steak Contest Underway
“Alabama’s Best Steak” contest is underway as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says it has already become a popular promotion designed to find the best steakhouse in the state. 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 …
Georgia Holds Beef 102 Workshop
The Georgia Beef Board hosted a summer workshop the past couple of days which Brooke Williams said the title of the event reflected the new my plate guidelines and how beef fits a healthy lifestyle. 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 …
Florida Beef Month Puts Up Good Numbers
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has a look at some of the final numbers they recently received concerning Florida Beef Month which took place in May. 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 …
FL School Menus Now Coordinated with Harvest Seasons
In an effort to improve the nutritional value of school lunches, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has coordinated statewide lunch menus to coincide with Florida’s harvest seasons. 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 …
FL Congressman Encourages House Discussion of Farm Bill
Florida Congressman Tom Rooney, chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry encourages House leaders to bring up the 2012 Farm Bill that he says would address drought conditions that many in the country are facing and strengthen farm insurance coverage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember …