Citrus Researcher Discusses “The Boyd Cocktail”

Dan Citrus, Florida

Grower Maury Boyd several years ago applied nutritional sprays to a greening-infected grove to see if he could prolong its life and productivity. His apparently successful results have been a hot topic in grower circles. In these reports, University of Florida scientist Tim Spann discusses results from research into the cocktail, and benefits growers might get from using it. Sponsored …

Hayride or Waterslide?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Today Everett Griner talks about just how agro-tourism is still expanding. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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, 2025

WTO Reaches Decision in Brazil Case

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

The World Trade Organization has announced a formal decision in the Brazil, United States cotton case. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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 …

Farm Bureau Concerned About Language in Clean Water Restoration Act

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Director of Regulatory Relations, Don Parrish, says the language of the Clean Water Restoration Act goes far beyond regulating bodies of water. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

A Look at Produce Acreage

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Growers are planting fewer fresh vegetable acreage this year, but processed veggie contracts are up. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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 …

Seeking Comments on Trade & New Officers for Buying Points

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has information about USDA seeking comments on a proposed rule for trade adjustment assistance and also lets us know who the new officers for the National Buying Points Association are. Trade: Officers: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Possible Trouble for Beef Exports to Japan

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Cattle producers have been waiting a long time to get beef trade with Japan back to where it was, but after this weekend’s political victory by the Democratic Party of Japan, questions are being raised as to how stable any near-term expansion of U.S. beef exports to that country will be. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Citrus Season Will Begin Under Old Canker Rule

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the wake of Monday’s deadline for comments on the USDA’s proposed new canker rule, Florida’s fresh citrus industry is hopeful the rule will be adopted quickly. The rule would ease fresh fruit regulations and allow shipments to other citrus producing states. However, one expert reminds the industry that even if the rule is approved, it won’t go into effect …

Crop Forecasting

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

2009 cutbacks are anticipated. Everett Griner explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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, 2025

AL Summer Beef Promotion Winding Down

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The summer grilling promotion through the Beef Checkoff is winding down with Labor Day weekend upon us, but Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said it has gone really well this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …