Citrus Industry Addresses Biochar, Psyllids, FAWN and More

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

An article in the April issue of Citrus Industry magazine tells how burning of dead trees in groves can produce biochar, which may be beneficial in groves. Other topics addressed include Asian citrus psyllid sprays and the Florida Automated Weather Network’s Citrus Microsprinkler Irrigation Scheduler. There’s even a profile of a rock and roll citrus grower. Citrus Industry editor Ernie …

Hamming it up for Easter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork

Pamela Johnson, director of consumer communications for the Pork Checkoff, wants to be sure that consumers know that any questions they may have about their Easter ham can be answered by calling their hotline or visiting them online. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in …

FL Ag Industry Shows Growth in Commissioner’s Annual Report

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Tallahassee, FL – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has released the 2011 Annual Report for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, providing a snapshot of the department’s priorities and accomplishments for the calendar year. This is the first annual report released by the department under Commissioner Putnam’s leadership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For …

USDA Research Could Lead to Reduced Insecticide Use

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

USDA is currently working on distinguishing aphids that spread plant viruses from those that do not. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Delicious Beef to Be Served at GCA Convention

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The 51st annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show will be this week in Perry as Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams wants producers to know they can look forward to enjoying some delicious beef meals, including a new products luncheon on Saturday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

New ACA President Looks Forward to Upcoming Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, Alabama took over this past weekend as the new president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Associoation and she looks forward to meeting as many cattle producers across the state as possible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …

Planting Progress Ahead of Average Pace

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the unseasonable warm weather has planting ahead of the average pace. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Florida Dieticians to Learn More about Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes talks about an event which they are sending a few dieticians to next month to help give them even more information about the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …

Consumers Not Willing to Pay More for Sustainability

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, General, Georgia

According to a recent Cotton Incorporated survey consumers are not really willing to pay more for sustainable materials in their apparel purchases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …

Senators Urge Ag Committee to Build on Specialty Crop Investments

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

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is applauding efforts underway for a 2012 Farm Bill that will build on previous specialty crop investments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …