Mike Sparks, executive vice president and CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, issued the following report on Thursday, Jan. 5: “For the second night in a row, the industry got hit with cold weather. Although by no means catastrophic, we have received reports of slush ice and twig and leaf damage. Of course we will not know the full extent of …
Cattle Producers Facing Tough Decisions
Due to higher prices being paid for cattle, many producers are facing some tough decisions right now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Acreage and Price Discussed at Beltwide Cotton Conferences
During the 2012 Beltwide Cotton Conference J. Michael Quinn, President/CEO of Carolinas Cotton Growers Cooperative in Garner, North Carolina, said current factors would imply lower acreage for this years cotton crop both in the U.S. and worldwide. Download Audio And Quinn took a look at the factors that will affect cotton prices this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Cold Air Thanks to Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains why Florida is getting this recent blast of cold air and what to expect next. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Weevil Demise
There is still an area of concern for the Boll Weevil. Everett Griner tells us where this area is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Attendees of Beltwide Cotton Conference Getting a 2012 Farm Bill Update
Producer from across the cotton belt are in Orlando this week for the Beltwide Cotton Conference where they had the opportunity to hear from John McGuire, senior vice-president of the National Cotton Council regarding the 2012 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Peanut Contracts Pulled
Today Tyron Spearman updates where we stand with peanut contracts at this time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Mutual: Florida Citrus Came Through Freeze In Pretty Good Shape
Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows in the first report says the citrus industry came through the Tuesday night-Wednesday morning freeze “in pretty good shape.” He tells what happened in different areas of the citrus belt. Download Audio In the second report, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam discusses the lack of dormancy in citrus trees prior to this week’s freeze …
Florida Dairy Producer Practices BQA Procedures
Our “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs this week has Woody Larson from Okeechobee, Florida talking about how practicing BQA on their dairy operation has made a difference. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Early Assessment of Freeze Damage Shows that FL Dodged a Bullet
As growers are combing their fields checking for damage after the first big freeze of the season, we spoke to FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam on what the early assessments are for the vegetable, citrus and sugar cane crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …