In Citrus This Week: Education, OJ Futures, The Cost of HLB

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Education, orange juice futures and the cost of HLB were all top-of-mind for many Florida citrus growers this week. On the education front, many citrus growers are attending the Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce. Early in the week, financial news services reported that orange juice futures hit record highs. And the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural …

Citrus Canker-Detecting Dogs Have Had Success In USDA Research

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the first two reports, U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist Tim Gottwald discusses the good success dogs have had in detecting citrus canker in Florida, and the importance of canker and greening detection. Download Audio Download Audio In the other reports, J&K Canine Academy founder Pepe Peruyero, whose dogs have been used in the research, discusses the training, his hopes …

Ethanol & Bio-Diesel

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

Everett Griner tells us how both industries are in a “give and take” posture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida 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

GA Cotton Producers Will Get Washington Update at GCC Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says cotton producers can get a better understanding of what is going on in Washington during their Annual Meeting next Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

FFA Farm Bill Challenge

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

The National FFA officer team answered a challenge by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to develop a series of recommendations around the upcoming Farm Bill that will encourage more young people to pursue careers in farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

Level of Cotton Acreage Decline Could be Overstated

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

At least one expert believes that talk of cotton’s acreage decline in 2012 might be overstated. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

La Nina Shifting Tornado Alley South

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains why the Southeast is seeing a significant increase in severe weather and tornadoes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

FL Ag Committees Busy in 2012 Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Only in its third week, the Florida Legislative Session has already proved to be a busy one for agricultural issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Invasive Species Eradication Efforts are Nationwide

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Invasive pest are a real nuisance to our specialty crop growers nationwide and Rebecca Blue, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, talks on how they go about eradicating these destructive pest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …

Florida Dairy BQA Training for Spanish Speaking Employees

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council and Southeast Milk Incorporated will be holding Beef Quality Assurance training meetings designed for spanish speaking employees. I talked with both FBC’s Ashley Hughes and Joe Wright, Southeast Milk President, about these training sessions coming to Florida next month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …