Some Indian River area growers want to try burning abandoned groves as an inexpensive way to get rid of a harborage for citrus canker and HLB. Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique tells about the burn plan and explains the problem that abandoned groves pose. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. …
Baby Carrots
Baby carrots has changed the industry. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Speaking Out Against EPA Proposed Nutrient Standards
Due in part to immense opposition, the Environmental Protection Agency has added three more days of hearings regarding their proposed numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. Kathy Vogel, executive director of the Florida Water Quality Coalition, says that it is imperative that the ag community continues to express their concern. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
UGA College of Agriculture Pleased with Response to Disproportionate Cuts
Due to severe budget issues in the state, the Board of Regents proposed several substantial cuts to the University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, but Dean of the College, Scott Angle, says the overwhelming support of those programs made the legislators take notice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …
USDA Seeking Comment on Imported Honey Bees
Importing honey bees from Australia has grown in recent years as a way to augment U.S. bee production but the USDA has found that exotic honey bee pathogens may have recently been introduced into the country. The agency is seeking written comments on whether sanitary measures are needed to reduce the possibility of introducing those pathogens into U.S. colonies. Download …
GCA Convention to Hi-light Healthy Beef Meals
The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention will take place this Thursday through Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, and Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes said they plan to serve healthy beef meals. Download Audio To learn more about the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention coming up this week log on to gabeef.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
ACA Supporting Bills in Legislature
Reid Blossom with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has information about a couple of bills working their way through the Alabama Legislature which they are supporting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …
FBC Welcomes Extra Checkoff Dollars
Florida Beef Council’s Jim Handley reminds cattle producers across the state about how the voluntary beef checkoff is a way for you to help contribute a few more dollars each year to promote your product here in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …
Peanut Exports have Slowed
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers concerning peanut exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Florida Still Awaiting Japan’s Citrus Canker Protocol
Florida fresh fruit shippers still await protocols allowing them to send canker-blemished citrus to Japan. Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique believes the Japanese, who have agreed in principal to receive canker-blemished fruit from Florida, will have protocols in place by next season. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida …