Citrus Industry eNews: Black Spot Advice; Lawsuits; Windbreaks

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Special Rebate Offer Jan. 1-May 31, 2012 DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Black Spot Recommendations Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Looking at Potential Peanut Crop

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Taking the numbers from the recent prospective plantings report, Tyron Spearman looks at just what type of peanut crop we might see this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

EGG-celent Food Safety Tips

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

It is time to get hopping on those preparations for your Easter celebration and USDA Food Safety Expert Diane Van has some pointers to help ensure that the tradition of hiding eggs is a fun and safe activity. Preparation: Download Audio Coloring: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Underway

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The 51st annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show officially gets underway today at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, as Josh White reminds producers about an event coming up this afternoon. Download Audio For more information about the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show and the Beef Expo go to gabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

Oil Dependence

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks directly to the politicians. “Don’t tell me what…tell me how!” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

Vilsack Defends Office and Facility Closings

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

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently defended the closing of several USDA research facilities and hundreds of county offices across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …

Georgia Producer Learns More about Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Gerald Long from Bainbridge, Georgia took part in a recent orientation event for those who are new in serving on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and said it was great experience. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

UGA Continuing Peanut Research Thanks to Grower Dollars

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

The Georgia Peanut Commission has approved $260,000 in new research project funding for its 2012-13 research budget and UGA Soil Scientist Glen Harris says he is thankful that his research efforts are included in those funds provided by GA peanut growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

Applications Being Accepted for NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting applications for the Working Lands for Wildlife initiative and USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment Harris Sherman says Alabama and Florida will be focusing on the gopher tortoise. Download Audio The batching deadline for the Working Lands for Wildlife initiative is April 30, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Check Soil Temp Before Planting

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has soil temperature information which could help in deciding when the best time is to plant peants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …