Two citrus growers this week told fellow growers that young trees they’ve planted in recent years are getting infected with HLB, or citrus greening disease, at a high rate. That’s causing Ben Hill Griffin Incorporated production manager Steve Farr and Orange-Co vice president Jerry Newlin to wonder if they can raise sufficient numbers of young trees to maturity. Farr and …
Florida Cattlemen to Hold Year-End Meeting
Today is the last day to get the special hotel room rate for those attending the Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s year-end quarterly meeting November 30 – December 2 in Gainesville. Download Audio To learn more go to floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Farm Thefts
Metal thieves are targeting agriculture. Why, Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …
Citrus Growers See Rootstock and Production System Efforts
Growers from all over Florida’s citrus belt attended a Citrus Research Field Day in Polk County Tuesday. Bartow grower Jim Ellis said he felt a sense of optimism from other growers on the tour. 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 Producers Proactive In …
Cotton Incorporated Realizes that Innovation Critical in Denim Market
When it comes to research efforts from the the Cotton Board’s research and promotion program, Mark Messura, senior vice president of global supply chain marketing for Cotton Incorporated, says there is a good reason why much of their time is focused on the denim market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Cooking Demo
Brooke Williams was extremely pleased with how a cooking demo went recently as it was a great way for the Georgia Beef Board to get new ideas of preparing beef meals out to consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
FTAs to Help Alabama Cattlemen
The three free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea are something that Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said will benefit producers in their state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Beef Council Expands on Brand Enhancement
We told you last week that Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council attended the state beef council kick-off meeting in Denver as brand enhancement was an area they covered. And this week she explains how that translates to the production side of the beef business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Specialty Crops Hoping to Carry Over Progress in 2008 Farm Bill to 2012
The 2012 Farm Bill is not only being discussed, but already negotiated in Washington D.C. and John Keeling, co-chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says they hope to be able to maintain the great forward progress made in the 2008 Farm Bill for the specialty crop industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
Peanuts Roll in as Freeze Hits Texas
The drought this season is not the only thing that has had an impact on the peanut crop in Texas as Tyron Spearman has an update on the crop across the belt. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …