As we approach the peak of hurricane season, September 10, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says we are starting to see the tropics heat up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
CRP Deadline and Youth Loans Reminder
USDA’s Farm Service Agency reminds producers the deadline to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up is until the close of business this Friday, Aug. 27th. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with information on how FSA also is offering operating loans to youth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
Many to Attend Livestock Workshop this Friday
This coming Friday a very important joint public workshop will be held in Fort Collins, Colorado to discuss competition in the livestock industry, with this workshop to focus mostly on the cattle industry. Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said producers need to be involved by making a public comment on this issue. …
Sherrod Says No to USDA
Shirley Sherrod, the former director of USDA’s Rural Development Program in Georgia, has accepted a personal apology from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for her wrongful firing. During a lengthy face to face meeting on Tuesday the Secretary formally offered Sherrod the position of deputy director of the office of Advocacy and Outreach, but Sherrod turned down the offer as …
Citrus Research Foundation Duties Likely To Expand Soon
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation appears poised to absorb the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council, and some would like for the foundation to take over all industry research activities. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Pickup Trucks
This farm utility vehicle has evolved. It’s not just for farming anymore. Everett Griner tells us how hard it is for a producer to find one for the farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Timeline for the Cancellation of Temik for Cotton and Peanuts
The announcement from Bayer CropScience that they are working with the EPA to cancel uses of aldicarb, sold as Temik® brand insecticide/nematicide, on citrus and potatoes by the end of 2011, left many producers here in the southeast curious about registrations for other crops. And therefore Alan Ayers, director of state affairs, stewardship, and industry relations, gives us a time-line …
FL Forestry Industry Rebounding
Jeff Doran, executive vice president of the Florida Forestry Association, says the forestry industry is very cyclical, and he believes they are starting to see things turn around for the better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
The Mighty Muscadine
These large thick skinned grapes have often been referred to as the super fruit of the south. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
USDA Opens New Plant Inspection Station in Miami
A new $25 million plant inspection station has been opened in Miami to meet the increasing demand for plant inspection and processing services. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …