As both legislators and administrators continue to grapple with budget cuts that they know must come, it seems that there is one area that most everyone is in agreement on, that conservation funding should be preserved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
USDA Announces May 27 Deadline for BCAP Proposals
USDA Farm Service Agency Acting Administrator Val Dolcini has announced the deadline for project area proposals for the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). To be considered, proposals must be submitted to the applicable state office by close of business, May 27, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Eradication Declared in Miami-Dade County Peach Fruit Fly Program
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced that eradication has been declared in the peach fruit fly outbreak in Miami-Dade County. Regulations have been lifted and fruit movement is no longer prohibited after three life cycles of the fruit fly have occurred and no additional peach fruit fly has been found. Trapping will continue under the statewide …
Easter In Bloom
It is the season for the traditional Easter time treat, the Easter Lilly. The following two reports will have more info on the history of this classic flower and how to ensure enjoyment of it long after all the easter eggs are found. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
Expect Cuts in New Farm Bill & Large Seeded Peanuts Need Calcium
While work has yet to really start on the new farm bill, discussions about it continue as Tyron Spearman has more on that along with a reminder for growers that are using newer large seeded peanuts this year. Farm Bill: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
Update On Citrus Abscission Agent/Mechanical Harvesting Aid
The Florida Department of Citrus is working with private firm AgroSource to obtain registration of the abscission agent CMNP, which is expected to be a major aid to mechanical harvesting. AgroSource President Taw Richardson in these reports tells why a hoped-for experimental use permit for CMNP is important to mechanical harvesting efforts, and cites the numerous benefits of CMNP. Download …
Beef Exports Nearing Numbers Like 2003
As the forecast for beef exports this year nears the levels we saw back in 2003, the overall meat export forecast is up nearly 3 percent from last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
Citrus Commission Hears Opinions On Marketing Efforts
The Florida Citrus Commission’s Domestic Marketing Committee received opinions this week about the state of its citrus marketing efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Harvesting Aid CMNP’s Experimental Use Permit Delayed
The EPA, which is reviewing a request for an Experimental Use Permit for the abscission chemical CMNP, will not be able to grant the request by July, as the Florida citrus industry had hoped. AgroSource President Taw Richardson in this report says a new date for a possible decision has not been set by EPA. AgroSource is leading industry efforts …
Citrus Industry eNews: New Research Findings on Citrus Psyllids
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Grow your investment Fire Ant Free. DON’T MISS THIS New Research Methods Used for Citrus Greening, Psyllids Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …