Pork Board to Discuss Budget

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

At the Pork Industry Conference in Wisconsin this week the National Pork Board will begin to develop their 2012 plan and budget. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Farm Labor

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

The immigration laws confound farmers. Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Florida Citrus Mutual’s Sparks On $11 Million For HLB Research

Dan Citrus, Florida

The importance of getting $11 million in USDA funding for HLB research, and the timeframe for getting it, are addressed by Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied …

No Change to Peanut Price & Southern Peanut Growers Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

There was no change to this week’s peanut posted price as Tyron Spearman looks at where that currently stands along with a reminder about next week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City, Florida. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …

FTA’s Pass First Hurdle, But What’s Next

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

Late last week both the House and Senate trade committees advanced the three trade deals for Korea, Colombia and Panama as American Farm Bureau Trade Specialist Chris Garza explains what’s next for the FTA’s. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle …

Upcoming Deadline for Specialty Crop Block Grants

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The deadline for Specialty Crop Block Grant applications is Thursday, July 14, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Don’t Pack a Pest Campaign Debuts at Miami International Airport

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops

Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Miami-Dade County, launched the “Don’t Pack a Pest” public awareness campaign today, with a public service announcement, billboards and dioramas on display at the Miami International Airport. Download …

Mosquito Control

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Mosquitoes are not only a painful nuisance but of course can also carry serious diseases. And that’s why extension expert Barb Ogg says to choose wisely when selecting your control methods. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

USDA Announces $11 Million In HLB Research Funding

Dan Citrus, Florida

The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced it will invest $2 million this year, and $9 million more over three years, into HLB, or citrus greening, research. More details are in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle …

USDA Strengthens Efforts to Address Citrus Greening

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it seeks to establish a Citrus Disease Research and Development Advisory Committee comprised of representatives from both the citrus producer and scientific communities. The Advisory Committee would report to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and provide leadership to citrus disease scientists. Citrus greening is one of the most …