Several citrus growers called for more research into the use of nutrition for HLB-infected trees at a meeting of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s (CRDF) Research Management Committee last week. At this week’s full foundation meeting, CRDF President Tom Jerkins and Research Management Committee Chairman Bobby Barben were asked if enough nutrition research is being funded. Their responses are …
At Least One Florida Citrus Firm Is Happy With H-2A For Labor
Many Florida citrus growers and harvesters have long declared that the federal H-2A program, which allows the use of foreign workers in groves, is very difficult to use. Judy Wertz-Strickland expressed the opposite opinion when she spoke at the recent Citrus Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
CRP Anniversary
The past 25 years have been successful for CRP. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Florida’s Gaetz Proposes Moving Redistricting Process Timeline
GAETZ PROPOSES MOVING REDISTRICTING PROCESS TIMELINE By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Contact news@newsserviceflorida.com. LARGO, Florida, August 30, 2011……The Legislature could consider a constitutional amendment to change the timeline for redistricting votes in an effort to address a barrage of criticism lawmakers have heard as they have traveled across Florida, Senate Reapportionment Chairman Don Gaetz said Tuesday. Sponsored …
Alabama Peanut Producers hosting Listening Session with Rep. Martha Roby
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries issued this press release this afternoon: Headland, AL – The Alabama Peanut Producers Association is hosting a listening session with Representative Martha Roby specific to peanuts and the Farm Bill. Representative Roby previously held a listening session in Troy, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …
New Study Exemplifies Importance of Ag Research
A recent USDA Economic Research study showed that public research investment is a major factor in determining the future growth of U.S. Ag productivity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Alabama Cattlemen Holding Beef 101 Course
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley has information about a Beef 101 event they will host this week to get more information out to those who will be working with beef in the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
Florida Pleased with American Grill Master Experience
The American Grill Master Experience stopped in Ocoee, Florida this past Saturday as many consumers were able to enjoy a great beef experience. Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said having the nationwide tour visit the state was a great promotional event to reach consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …
Georgia Beef Board Preparing for Various Events
While October is still a month away, Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams said they are busy getting ready for a variety of events coming up which will keep them busy that month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …
Irene Waters Some Peanuts While Others Stay Dry
Many eyes were on hurricane Irene this past week to see if it would bring rainfall to areas really needing it. And as Tyron Spearman reports, some peanuts fields across the Southeast did see rainfall from that storm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …