Farm Credit has been involved as a major sponsor of Agriculture Institute of Florida’s Candidate’s Forum for several rounds of the event. In this audio segment recorded this morning, Farm Credit spokesman Ron O’Connor talks briefly about Farm Credit’s history with the event, and explains who will be on stage today and the format for the “Forum.” Download Audio Sponsored …
Florida Citrus Acreage Declines To 554,037; Details Provided
Candi Erick of the National Agricultural Statistics Service tells how Florida’s citrus acreage declined overall in the first report; in the second, she describes the decline by varieties and reports on abandoned groves. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
T-Bone Trouble
Today Everett Griner discusses how the beef quality has changed with time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026
Working to Diversify Cotton’s Portfolio
When people think cotton, fiber is the most automatic response. However, Mark Messura, senior vice president with Cotton Incorporated, says they are working to expand cotton’s offerings into other areas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
NASS Releases Citrus Reports
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistcis Service in Florida this afternoon released their Commercial Citrus Inventory, Citrus Abandoned Acres, and Citrus Summary for 2009-2010 reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
National Ag Groups Ask EPA to Halt FL Numeric Nutrient Criteria
In a letter sent to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, 36 leading national agriculture groups have expressed concern about new mandates for Numeric Nutrient Criteria in Florida’s waters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Using Microbial Help for More Efficient Production of Biofuels
With the help of genetic materials from a cow’s rumen, scientists are developing new ways to break down plant fibers for conversion into biofuel. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Funds Coming to FL for Food Safety Projects for Produce
Florida will be receiving funding for three food safety projects thanks to the Center for Produce Safety. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Benefits & Risks of Night Spraying in Peanut Fields
White mold problems have been found in many peanut fields this year, so I asked University of Georgia’s Bob Kemerait if spraying fields at night could be solution.. Download Audio But Kimmerait also looks at the risks with night spraying.. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
Higher Feed Costs Means Less Meat Production
Even though futures prices for corn took a tumble on the Chicago Board of Trade Thursday, most contracts through July 2011 are either near or over $5.00, and trends suggest prices will stay above that mark well into 2011. This means cattle and hog producers will be looking at lower profits due to higher feed prices, and in turn could …