FL NRCS Set to Celebrate Earth Day and 150 Years of USDA

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Mimi Williams, FL NRCS Plant Materials Center director, encourages folks to join them next week on April 19th to celebrate Earth Day and the 150th Anniversary of the US Department of Agriculture. 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 …

GA Cotton Acres Down But Crop Remains Mainstay in the State

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

USDA’s planting intentions report revealed that GA cotton acreage will be down for 2012, something that Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says was no real surprise. 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, 2025

NPB Soon to Search for New Managing Director & Ag Calendar

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The National Peanut Board will soon be starting their search for a new President and Managing Director as Tyron Spearman has that story along with a reminder about a couple of dates that producers may want to add to their calendar. NPB: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

USDA Citrus Forecast Has Changes to Florida Oranges

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

The April USDA Citrus Crop forecast reflected a change in the Valencia orange crop of 2 million boxes. This was reported due to the size not being what was expected and the dropped being higher than expected. Also a change in the FCOJ yield down from 1.64 gal. per box to 1.62. To hear the entire forecast Download Audio For …

Growers May Preregister For Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

Planning is underway for the seminar programs at Citrus Expo, set for Aug. 15-16. Growers may preregister online now. Learn more about Expo, including how to preregister, in this report. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Citrus Official Discusses New OJ Ads & Shopper Marketing

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Leigh Killeen discusses proposed new orange juice TV commercials and shopper marketing programs in retail stores. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Embracing the Challenges of Feeding a Growing World

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

With the world population expected to reach three-billion people during the next 40 years, the challenge of feeding the world is growing. 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, 2025

House-Senate Farm Bill to be Exceedingly Tough to Pass in 2012

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

With all the challenges facing lawmakers regarding the writing of the 2012 Farm Bill, long-time GOP Ag Senator Chuck Grassley acknowledges that it is going to be exceedingly tough to get it done this year. 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 …

So Far So Good for FL Labor Supply

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

So far it seems that the immigration laws in Alabama and Georgia have not had a big impact on Florida’s labor supply for the 2012 spring harvest. 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, 2025