USDA Citrus Crop Forecast for June has Slight Changes

The June Citrus Crop forecast released this morning by USDA had slight changes in the Florida Valencia and FCOJ yield. Download Audio To view the official release form CLICK HERE. The final forecast by the USDA for this seasons citrus crop will be Wednesday July 11th at approximately 8:30 a.m. and will be able to be heard “live” here on …

Diaprepes Still a Threat to Citrus; How CRDF May Help

Before HLB was discovered in Florida, many said the Diaprepes root weevil was the worst thing a citrus grower could deal with. Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning says 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 …

Wild Hogs

Everett Griner tells us that still no practical solution has been found. 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 …

Alabama Cow-Calf Conference is This Friday

The 2012 Alabama Cow-Calf Conference will take place this Friday, June 15th at the Ham Wilson Livestock Arena in Auburn. Download Audio For more information click Here 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 …

A Look at Dairy Cow Longevity

Research in Texas hopes to learn some of the factors behind the longevitiy of certain dairy cow breeds as Rod Bain has the story. 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 …

Southeast AgNet Pensacola Office Receives 22-Inch Rain

The old saying, “be careful what you wish for” came to mind after here at the Southeast AgNet Pensacola office in Southwest Escambia County I received 22.1 inches of rain this past weekend. So drying out carpets while trying to keep items off the floor in dry areas has been the normal activity for the past couple of days. Download …

Various Issues Hurting Farm Bill Progress

Many people were pleased to see the Senate take up the farm bill last week, but as Tyron Spearman reports, efforts to move it along are being affected by various factors. 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 …

Georgia Cotton Growers Want More General Rains

The tropical rains, which dropped quite a bit of moisture in South Alabama and North Florida, have also been working their way into parts of Georgia. But the trend thus far this season seems to be right back to just scattered showers in the cotton growing areas of the state, and Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton said growers would love …

Filling the Summer Meal Gap

It’s time for that age ole tradition of summer break from the grind of the school year, but Under Secretary Kevin Concannon says it is not always a fun time for those children who suffer from food insecurity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program

On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Adam Putnam talks about Florida’s Summer Break Spot Program which offers free, nutritious meals and fun learning activities at more than 2,500 locations throughout Florida to children in need. Click on SummerFoodFlorida.org for more information about the program. Download Audio Plus a reminder you can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or …