Earn a CORE CEU from Citrus Industry Magazine

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Differing Opinions on Waiving RFS Mandate

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

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 …

SE Regional NACD Meeting Presented Sharing Opportunity for AL NRCS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The annual meeting of the Southeast Region of the National Association of Conservation Districts was held earlier this week and Dr. Bill Puckett, State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in AL, says it allowed agriculture and conservation leaders from ten states to gather together to share ideas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Citrus Black Spot and Alternaria Brown Spot are Expo Topics

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney previews her Aug. 15 Citrus Expo presentation about the fungicide resistance status of alternaria brown spot and citrus black spot. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

August Citrus Industry Magazine is Citrus Expo Guide and More

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

The August issue of Citrus Industry serves as the guide to Citrus Expo, the biggest citrus event of the year set for Aug. 15-16. The issue also provides the usual array of production-related articles for citrus growers. Editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Another Bug

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

Kudzu bug is a growing problem. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Farm Bill Extension Expected this Week

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

Tyron Spearman has the latest on discussions concerning action on a new farm bill in our nation’s capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

GA Cotton Research Efforts Helping to Keep Farmers Informed

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The GA Cotton Commission is continuing their research efforts, something that UGA Extension Soil Scientist Glen Harris says is essential to keep our growers informed and up to date. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Apopka Greenhouse Receives Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops

Deroose Plants, Inc has been selected as one of two recipients for the 2012 Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …