Retail food prices dropped about 3 percent last quarter, that despite a severe drought affecting much of the nation’s farm country. So the question is, when and how will consumers see food price increases? Food Prices Decrease for Second Quarter: Download Audio Food Price Increases Expected Next Year: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …
USDA Designates Douglas County in Georgia as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
WASHINGTON, July 18, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Douglas County in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …
UF/IFAS Model Shows How Citrus Greening Spreads within Tree
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have created a mathematical model that shows how citrus greening is transmitted within an infected tree – an important step toward helping scientists understand the devastating disease. The model, published this month by the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, revealed that once a tree is infected, insecticides to control the …
Presenting the Beef Message from Farm to Fork
In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, this week we hear from the summer intern for the Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Cleve Jackson, who talks about ways he’s had a chance to see checkoff dollars put to good use. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go …
Large Acreage a Concern for Peanut Prices
Due to the number of acres dedicated to peanuts this year, Tyron Spearman reports there are concerns as to how that will affect the price many growers will see over the next couple of years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
Pork Producers Being Pressured
Pork producers who haven’t backed down on the issue of using gestation crates are being pressured by HSUS. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
Get 5.5 CEUs at Citrus Expo
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 5.5 continuing education units (CEUs). On Wednesday, Aug. 15, 3.5 CEUs will be offered, and on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2 CEUs will be offered. Available CEU categories are Ag Tree …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Starts Thursday
Organizers of the 14th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference invite growers to attend the event which will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about legislative issues, marketing and research in the peanut industry. Also, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
Official: CHMAs Working for Florida Citrus Growers
The Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs) that growers use to coordinate sprays for HLB-spreading psyllids are working very well, says the state’s top agricultural pest fighter. Greg Carlton, chief of the agriculture department’s Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, tells how many CHMAs there are and gives a broad overview of their results. He also discusses possible future uses for …
Citrus Labor: Citrus Expo will Address H-2A
A grower panel at Citrus Expo on Aug. 15 will discuss the management of H-2A labor. Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton will moderate the panel; he offers an overview. Carlton also discusses the labor situation in the just-completed Florida citrus season. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …