Asked to look at the top issues facing Florida Citrus Mutual and growers in 2010, CEO Mike Sparks naturally lists citrus greening disease and citrus canker as the top concerns. In the first report, he tells where the funding will come from to fight those diseases. Download Audio In the second report, Sparks says maintaining vigilance against foreign juice dumpers …
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!
Insect damage is costing millions and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
FDA Budget to Boost Food Safety Efforts
The Food and Drug Administration’s food safety efforts will receive 30% more funding for fiscal year 2011 under the White House budget proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
Reaction to FY 2011 USDA Budget
The Administration’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget has been unveiled, and the response from the Ag community has not been a positive one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
USDA to Purchase Produce for Nutritional Programs
USDA will purchase 29.1-million dollars worth of blueberry, pear, potato, peach and mixed fruit products for federal food nutrition assistance programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
FL Ag Dept Looking at More Budget Cuts
With the Florida Legislature set to begin their 2010 regular session in a few weeks, cuts to the state’s agriculture budget will be an issue as Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson knows those in the cattle industry are worried about the market news service, while Terry Harris with the Georgia-Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News and Grading Service says he realizes …
AL Retailer Wins Beef Backer Award
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley says at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Southern Family Markets based in Birmingham was the winner of a Retail Beef Backer Award. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
GA Cattlemen Optimistic with Year Ahead
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Josh White was able to attend various sessions at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention to bring information back to producers across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Follow-up to Ag Meetings
Today Tyron Spearman has an update concerning a couple of events he recently attended. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Richey: Citrus Canker Rule Helps; Similar Rule Sought Abroad
Indian River grower and packer Dan Richey was instrumental in getting a new canker rule adopted last fall allowing fresh fruit shipments to other citrus producing states. In the first report, he tells how the new rule benefits the Florida industry. Download Audio In the second report, Richey discusses efforts to have a similar rule adopted in Japan and Europe. …