Southern Diversity

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Today Everett Griner takes a look at olives, and the new promise they show as a new crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

China Citrus: Threat Or Opportunity For Florida’s Citrus Industry?

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg in this extensive interview tells why he and others are learning all they can about the Chinese citrus industry. A key question they want to answer is whether China is more of a threat to Florida’s citrus industry or an opportunity for it; Norberg already has some ideas on that. Norberg …

Recycling Your Christmas Tree

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops

That real Christmas tree you are about to take down could have many purposes after the holidays. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

Research May Result in Better Cookie Dough

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

New research could result in better and healthier cookies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

Changes in Fruit and Veggie Industry Over the Last 25 Years

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

Soon to be retired USDA economist Gary Lucier gives his insight regarding the fruit and vegetable industry over the last 25 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

California Has Christmas Citrus Freeze; No Threat Yet In Florida

Dan Citrus, Florida

California citrus growers reportedly experienced potentially citrus-damaging temperatures around Christmas. Florida citrus growers so far this season have had no freeze threats like they had in December a year ago. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Florida Beef Council Sets Plans for 2012

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council recently approved a marketing plan for 2012, a plan that Ashley Hughes said she is looking forward to getting started. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Alabama State Beef Checkoff Increase Starts Sunday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Back in October, Alabama cattle producers voted to increase the state checkoff assessment to $1.00 per head sold, a change that takes effect January 1, 2012. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Dr. Billy Powell said the state checkoff differs quite a bit from the national program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …

Georgia Beef Board Holding Media Tour

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams has information about a media tour they will host January 12th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

2011 Showcased the Need for a Strong Safety Net

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Weather

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that a variety of adverse weather events certainly made a huge impact on farmers and ranchers across the country during 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …