Differing Opinions on Waiving RFS Mandate

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

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 Provides Funding For Quicker …

Citrus Black Spot and Alternaria Brown Spot are Expo Topics

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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …

August Citrus Industry Magazine is Citrus Expo Guide and More

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

Kudzu bug is a growing problem. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …

Farm Bill Extension Expected this Week

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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GA Cotton Research Efforts Helping to Keep Farmers Informed

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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …

Apopka Greenhouse Receives Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award

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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Cattle Rancher Honored for Environmental Stewardship

E.L. Strickland with Circle Square Ranch in Ocala, Florida was the NCBA Region II honoree at last week’s National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Environmental Stewardship Award Program, something he’s extremely proud of. Download Audio The award program is sponsored by Dow AgroSciences, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …

Partnerships the Focus at the SE Regional NACD Meeting

The Association of Florida Conservation Districts is hosting the annual meeting of the Southeast Region of the National Association of Conservation Districts this week. And FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez, and Andy Jackson, President of the Association of Florida Conservation Districts, both said that the meeting is concentrated on the role of partnerships to enhance the delivery of conservation …