Dry conditions are really having an effect on planting progress here in the Southeast but Tyron Spearman reports predictions are for an active storm season which may bring some wet weather. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Is Skim Milk Really Better for Your Diet and Heart?
USDA currently recommends skim milk over other milks. But recent studies have shown that skim milk may not always be the best option. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 7 Percent
Last Friday’s cattle on feed report showed the inventory on May 1 was up 7 percent from 2010 while placements in feedlots during April was up 10 percent over last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Wildfire Arson Prevention
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam on preventing wildfire arson. Information on what you can do to help and how to join the Florida Forestry Arson Alert Association is available online at Forestry Arson Alert. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
Growing More
Farm production is still rising. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026
Florida Citrus Researcher Addresses Psyllid Management
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get 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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
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 …