European Peppered Moth Now Confirmed in Florida

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This update about the spread of the European Peppered Moth just in from regional vegetable extension agent Gene McAvoy in Hendry County, FL, who says Scott Krueger with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Division of Plant Industry, Plant Inspection Section advises that the European Pepper Moth (Duponchelia fovealis) is now confirmed in Florida (Orange County). FDACS found …

Getting out the Positive Beef Message

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our series, “Get to know your Beef Checkoff”, cattle producer Mike Dee from Aliceville, Alabama says he depends on the checkoff to get beef’s positive message out to consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

NASS Reminding Producers of Upcoming Surveys

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

State representatives from the National Ag Statistics Service have been on hand during the 33rd edition of the Sunbelt Ag Expo to inform attending producers about some upcoming surveys. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …

Florida Farm Bureau’s Pat Cockrell to be Inducted into Hall of Fame

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Florida Farm Bureau’s Pat Cockrell is one of four agricultural leaders to be inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame for 2011 and he says he is humbled and awed by the honor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

Organic Codes Being Established

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The US will establish export and import codes for selected organic products to be available on the first of the year on the U.S. International Trade Commission website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …

Agricultural Referendums

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

As the general elections draw near, some voters will see livestock and other agricultural referendums on their ballot. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Economic Outlook Projects Better Florida Citrus Season

Dan Citrus, Florida

Statistics that Florida citrus commissioners saw this week painted a glum picture of the recent past but an economic outlook indicated better returns may be ahead for growers this season. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …

Mutual Directors, State Senators Discuss Key Citrus Issues

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos and Senators JD Alexander and Joe Negron in October met with Florida Citrus Mutual’s Board of Directors. Mutual CEO Mike Sparks summarizes the meeting. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …

Changing Flavor

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Do fruits and vegetables taste different? Everett Griner looks at an answer for this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

Citrus Industry eNews: OJ Ads OK’d, Cold Protection Alternative

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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