It’s good news for the Florida citrus industry that there still have been no Mediterranean fruit fly finds outside of the original infestation site in Boca Raton as of early this week. Denise Feiber with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service’s Division of Plant Industry provides a complete Medfly update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
No Ban on Peanuts Yet & Acreage Reporting Reminder
We’ve had information the past couple of weeks about a proposed ban of peanuts on airline flights, but today Tyron Spearman has an update noting that may not happen anytime soon. He also has a reminder for growers about reporting their planted acreage as that deadline is coming up soon. Peanuts: Download Audio Reporting: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …
Citrus Expo Expands Events for Growers and Guests
With HLB (“citrus greening”) threatening Florida’s citrus industry, growers say they don’t want to hear about long-term research projects; they need answers now. That was the overwhelming input to Citrus Expo planners, which is why the team has assembled a comprehensive day-and-a-half seminar series, “Research to Real Life: Applying the Latest Citrus Science,” to help growers put practical information in …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Bureau of Food Distribution
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Bureau of Food Distribution, whose role is to ensure that USDA-donated commodities and recovered produce are made available to eligible recipients. More information is available on line by clicking on Food Distribution. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
FL Cattlemen Holding Convention
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show officially kicks off Tuesday, with some events actually get underway today at the Marriott Marco Island Resort. And FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley said one event they hope producers will attend this week is a panel discussion scheduled for Thursday morning. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen …
Small Volume Bio-Fuel
College student distilling bio-fuel is getting closer. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …
Insecticides May Keep Citrus Psyllids From Spreading HLB
University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers reports that in addition to keeping HLB-spreading psyllid populations low, some insecticides might even keep the psyllids from spreading the disease from tree to tree. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Citrus Executive Has Faith Officials Will Eradicate Medflies
Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney says that while the Medflies found in South Florida are a concern to the citrus industry, he’s confident agriculture officials will eradicate the infestation. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Ag in Review for the Week of June 14, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 18th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …