New CEU Article From Citrus Industry Magazine

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Earn one General Standards (CORE) continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the article, “Protecting your respiratory tract when handling pesticides,” and passing the accompanying test. Citrus Industry magazine’s second CEU article of the year, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch and Tim Gaver, is now online and will appear in the May issue of Citrus Industry. This CEU …

GA Cotton Commission Continuing to Fill in the Gaps for Producers

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

With state and federal funding both down, Louie Perry and Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission say that producer funded efforts have become even more critical. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …

Leaving Hungry Pest Behind

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Rebecca Blue says they are conducting a campaign this spring and summer to educate the public of the dangers of invasive species. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …

Governor Signs Citrus Legislation; Mutual CEO Comments

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks expresses satisfaction that Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law changes to Chapter 601 of the Florida Statutes, which govern the Florida Citrus Commission and the Florida Department of Citrus. Sparks discusses some of the changes and their importance to the Florida citrus industry. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing …

Seasonal High Tunnels Initiative Popular with Underserved AL Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Seasonal High Tunnel Pilot Initiative, USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says they have been able to reach many under-served farmers in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …

Specialty Crop Industry Pleased with Funding in Senate 2012 Farm Bill

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

According to Ray Gilmer with the United Fresh Produce Association, the 2012 Farm Bill that was approved by the Senate Ag Committee last week maintains a good level of funding for specialty crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …

Seasonal High Tunnels 1 of 3 FL NRCS Initiatives with June 1 Batching Date

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS Program Specialist Kenneth Morgan says Florida farmers interested in cost share funding for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives still have one more chance to apply this year with an upcoming batching date of June 1. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

Fewer Cases of BSE

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In the past decade we have seen a significant drop in cases of BSE around the world and according to USDA Chief Veterinarian, Dr. John Clifford, that can be attributed to disease prevention measures and standards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …

NPPC Praises Domino’s For Rejecting HSUS Proposal

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2012 – Domino’s Pizza shareholders last Wednesday rejected – by a majority vote of 80 percent – a resolution from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) requiring its pork suppliers to stop the use of gestation stalls. The National Pork Producers Council hailed the move as a vote for common sense. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring …