Citrus Exec Describes HLB Effort; Endorses Research, CHMAs

Dan Citrus, Florida

Orange-Co Vice President of Citrus Operations Jerry Newlin recently addressed his company’s efforts against HLB at an International Citrus Economics Conference. In these reports he outlines Orange-Co’s efforts and endorses continued research and area-wide psyllid control as the ways to succeed against HLB. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring …

Ethanol Controversy

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia

The controversy continues and the efficiency is falling. Why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

NRCS Longleaf Pine Initiative Available to SE Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

To help sustain, enhance and restore longleaf pine forests, NRCS regional conservationist, Tom Christensen, says that USDA has more than $12 million available to landowners in nine states through their Longleaf Pine Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …

Georgia Peanut Commission Working Closely with UGA Researchers

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

When it comes to peanut research efforts, University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist, John Beasley, says that they could not do run their programs without the assistance from the Georgia Peanut Commission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As …

Overall Fall Veggie Production Down Slightly

Randall Weiseman Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A quick look at USDA’s latest Vegetables and Melons Outlook report shows that the area for harvest of the major fresh-market fall vegetables will decline 1 percent for this year to 150,160 acres. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …

Using Fruit Flies to Help Solve the Obesity Epidemic

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Fruit flies may be able to shed light on obesity and other diseases as researchers have determined that they get the same metabolic diseases as humans get. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …

The History of Peanut Butter Lovers Month

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month as Tyron Spearman looks back at how this all began. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Proposed GIPSA Rule will be Costly

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

According to a recent study, if implemented the proposed Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration rule on meat trading would be very costly. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

As the Weather Cools Down, Florida’s Oyster Season Heats Up

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services put out this news release this morning concerning the state’s oyster season: November 15, 2010: Now is the perfect time to enjoy Florida’s famous oysters. Florida oysters are available year round, but harvest really gears up in fall as water temperatures begin to drop. The cool months are when oysters taste the …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Holiday Food Safety

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is on holiday food safety. More information is available online by clicking on From Farm to Table. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …