Citrus Research Funding Alternatives Addressed Post-Veto

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the wake of Gov. Crist vetoing a bill that would have authorized grower assessments by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks discusses possible research funding alternatives. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

FFB Disappointed in Governor Veto of Two Key Ag Bills

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida Farm Bureau Director of State Governmental Affairs, Ben Parks, says the Ag industry is disappointed over the vetoes of their two priority Ag bills and encourages producers to continue to voice their support of the measures to their local representatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

NCC has Several Concerns Regarding Changes to Clean Water Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, General, Georgia

America’s Commitment to Clean Water Act has been introduced in the house, and would change the scope of the current Clean Water Act by removing the word navigable. Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, says the bill is causing a great deal of concern in the ag community. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Tree Growers thinking of Christmas in May

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Christmas Tree growers are currently analyzing last year’s sales trends as they prepare for the 2010 holiday season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL New Ag Energy Signup Deadline Nearing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Energy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that this Friday, May 21st is the application deadline for 2010 funding for an initiative designed to help producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

FCA Convention Featuring Cattlemen’s College

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is just 5 weeks away, as FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley says they hope producers will take part in their cattlemen’s college which will offer four different sessions. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

GA Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

High school youth across Georgia are being invited to participate in the annual Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge which will take place June 18 & 19 in Athens. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Citrus Research Foundation Operation In Question After Veto

Dan Citrus, Florida

Gov. Crist’s veto of a bill containing language codifying the Citrus Research and Development Foundation leaves questions about how the foundation will function. Foundation Chief Operating Officer Dan Gunter discusses the situation. Download Audio Register Now for the Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference June 9-11 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

Growers Watching Peanut and Cotton Prices

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

As rains have slowed planting progress for the time being, Tyron Spearman reports many growers are keeping an eye on both peanut and cotton prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Meat Exports Show Strength

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

U.S. beef and pork muscle cut exports saw an increase in the first quarter of 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …