Florida Citrus Mutual President Vic Story says growers seem to have come through this week’s freeze well, but that more cold weather is coming next week. Download Audio Record-breaking temperatures were reported around the state this week. Ft. Lauderdale reached 39 degrees, breaking its 43 degrees record low set in 1959. At Palm Beach International Airport, the temperature dipped to …
AL Producer Believes in BQA
This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Cullman County, Alabama cattle producer Steve Lake said the BQA program really opened his eyes and encourages producers who have yet to do so to take this course. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentFlorida …
CAP Program Deadline is Thursday
Here’s a reminder that the deadline to sign up for the Crop Assistance Program through your local FSA office is this Thursday, December 9th as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …
Coca-Cola and Cutrale Donate $3 Million to Citrus Greening Research
From University of Florida News GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Coca-Cola and Cutrale Citrus Juices announced today at a meeting of the Florida Citrus Mutual in Lake Alfred that they have each pledged $1.5 million to the University of Florida for research programs. The contributions will be used to fund sustainable research programs managed by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, known …
Final Worskhop held on Competition Issues in Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2010—The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice today held the fifth of five joint public workshops to explore the appropriate role for antitrust and regulatory enforcement in American agriculture. The workshop, led by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, examined margins at various levels of the agricultural supply chain. The …
Another Fla Vs Feds Legal Fight Headed To Pensacola
By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE……… Florida will go to court to challenge tougher federal water standards slated to kick in next year, the state’s top legal and agricultural officials said Tuesday as they filed suit in federal court in Pensacola to block a controversial set of clean water standards they contend are inflexible and …
Dr. Barry Brecke Retires after 35 Years
After 35 years, Dr. Barry Brecke with University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education center in Milton has decided to retire as a special reception was held for him last week. I caught up with Barry as he looked back over his 35 years as a weed scientist. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For …
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FFA is perhaps America’s finest youth group. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
FL Crops Escaped Major Damage this Morning
Many crops in Florida dodged the freeze damage bullet this morning, but now will need to await the results of what may occur tomorrow morning as Gary Crawford talks with USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. Download Audio And Florida producers will not get much of a break from having to protect their crops from freezing weather as another cold wave is …
Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera is a Huge Opportunity for Growers
Chris Cook, Field Agronomy vice-president for Syngenta, says that this year’s launch of Agrisure Viptera has created a huge opportunity for growers as it offers the total package of increased yields and excellent grain quality. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …