Greg Nelson, CEO of DNE World Fruit Company, recently discussed Florida’s fresh citrus industry at an International Citrus Economics Conference in Orlando. He tells what consumers expect from fresh fruit in the first report. In the second, he discusses recent declines in fresh fruit shipping volume. He addresses the fresh industry’s challenges and opportunities in the final report. Download Audio …
Food Safety
Everett Griner explains how food safety will remain risky. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment 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 …
Citrus Econ Conference Attracts Growers, Processors, Packers
Citrus greening disease, or HLB, wasn’t the main topic of every presentation at last week’s International Citrus Economics Conference in Orlando, but it was at least mentioned in most talks, since it impacts worldwide citrus production and sales. This report provides an overview of the conference; numerous other reports from the conference will follow in the coming weeks. Download Audio …
Ag in Review for the Week of October 25, 2010
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 Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending October 29th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Florida and Georgia. (The Alabama report was not available due to technical problems but hope to have it Monday morning) FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
Ag Leaders Visit DC to Discuss EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria
With the impending deadline for EPA’s proposed numeric nutrient criteria lurking, Mary Hartney, president of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association, was part of a delegation that recently traveled to Washington D.C. to participated in a meeting with the Office of Management and Budget to discuss the concerns agriculture has with the proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
GA Peanut Commission Using Research Dollars Wisely
Promotion and research efforts are a main focus for the Georgia Peanut Commission and board member, Donald Chase, says they work hard to be judicious with the producer’s dollars as they are producers as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …
FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags
The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio …
AL Speaker Encourages Rural Residents to Speak Out
As we approach the general elections on November 2, 2010, current Speaker of the House, Seth Hammett, warns that the make-up of the Alabama legislature may change drastically. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Fall Agritainment
Farms have now become more than just a source for our favorite fall produce, but now also a destination for consumers looking for unconventional fall activities all the while providing farmers another avenue to long-term financial viability. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …