University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly in this interview says it takes a village of people working together and using all available technologies to control HLB-spreading psyllids. He briefly discusses insecticides, biological control and cultural control measures, as well as the use of reflective mulch that is promising but has some limitations. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor …
Citrus Foundation Head Discusses Product Development, Budget
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning discusses the foundation’s increasing focus on commercial product development to provide more tools to manage HLB and canker. He also discusses the foundation’s budget for next year, and the amount of funding the foundation may seek from the Florida Citrus Commission. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- …
Offices Closed
USDA has a better idea of streamlining business for the producers. Good for producers? Everett Griner talks on this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …
Syngenta Shows Off Seed Trials In Naples, Florida
What goes on here at the Syngenta experimental farm in Naples, deep in southwest Florida, has impact all over the country. Syngenta team members, seed customers and cooperators met here this week for one of two annual field trials. Even a couple major retailer representatives showed up, indicative of a growing interest at the retail level about what is going …
USDA Announces National Water Quality Initiative
May 8, 2012 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving one to seven impaired watersheds in every U.S. state and territory. The 157 selected watersheds were identified with assistance from state agencies, key partners, and NRCS State Technical Committees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
No Change to Peanut Price & Peanut Calendar
There was no change to this week’s peanut posted price as Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers along with a look at a couple of upcoming events. Price: Download Audio Events: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …
Florida Beef Checkoff On Top of Issues
Lean finely textured beef and BSE are both issues which have impacted the beef industry the past few weeks, but Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council wants producers to know that the issues management side of the beef checkoff has been on top of each of them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Georgia Holding Beef Promotion Workshop
Josh White with the Georgia Beef Board invites producers across the state to attend an event coming up May 19th which is in preparation for June Beef Month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Pleased to be Part of Southeast Cattle Groups
At last week’s NCBA Region II meeting held in Montgomery, Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they were able to meet with other states to discuss a variety of issues which affect cattle producers across the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …
Dangers of Woods Arson Being Highlighted During Arson Awareness Week
Tallahassee, FL – Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service will bring attention to the dangers of woods arson and encourage Floridians to report suspicious wildfire behavior during Arson Awareness Week, May 6-12. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …