University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski in this interview summarizes a presentation about psyllid management that he made to growers attending the May 10 Mid Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day. He also discusses recent findings about the relationship between psyllids and abandoned groves. Psyllids spread citrus greening disease, which is currently incurable, so control of psyllids is vital to HLB …
Citrus Officials Address Rift With Firm Over Abscission Contract
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck in the first report explains why a contract hasn’t been extended with long-time partner AgroSource, which is working to register an abscission chemical that should aid mechanical harvesting. Download Audio In the second report, Keck and Citrus Commission Research Committee Chairman Stan Carter discuss what happens from here regarding the contract and …
Ag in Review for the Week of May 16, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending May 20th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers …
Possible Budget Deal a Wildcard in House Ag Chairs Farm Bill Plans
The Senate Ag Committee is continuing its fast start in devising its version of the 2012 Farm bill by holding its first Farm Bill field hearing on May 31st. However, House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas still believes 2012 is the best time to write the policy. But he does admit that the timeline could be altered due to ongoing …
AL Disaster Assistance Webinar Showcases Collaborative Efforts
In the following report Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillian speaks on the webinar that was held late last week to update producers impacted by the recent tornadoes on the recovery resources that may be available to them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …
FL NRCS Encourages Participation in Land & Wildlife Expo
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to inform landowners about the Land and Wildlife Expo to be held August 12 -14. For more information about the expo or to register visit www.landandwildlifeexpo.com Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …
FDACS International Marketing Campaign Expanding
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced expansions to its international marketing efforts. Retailers Forum and Östenssons in Sweden and Cold Storage and NTUC FairPrice in Singapore join more than three dozen other chains that partner with the Department to spotlight Florida agricultural products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …
Celebrating Endangered Species Day
In celebration of National Endangered Species Day the nation is honoring its commitment to recovering endangered species and their habitats all while providing an opportunity to learn more about what efforts are being made to conserve them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …
Help for Alabama Poultry Producers
During a webinar held this morning for Alabama poultry and other farmers impacted by recent tornadoes, Johnny Adams with the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association said a disaster relief fund for their producers who suffered from the storms has been started. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …