Research Critical For Newly Proposed Fresh Citrus Shipping Rules

Newly proposed fresh citrus shipping rules from USDA, if approved, would re-open other citrus producing states for Florida fruit. Grower/Packer/Shipper Dan Richey of Riverfront Groves & Packing in Vero Beach says a critical element toward these rule proposals was a scientific study headed by USDA. Hear more in these reports. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Reducing vs Cutting Production Expenses

During tough times many cattle producers look for ways to cut costs, but Dr. Curt Lacy with the University of Georgia said there is a difference between reducing expenses and cutting corners. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …

Increasing Peanut Butter Purchases

Today Tyron Spearman talks about efforts underway to get the U.S. Governement to make more purchases of peanuts and peanut butter. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …

CSP Signup Coming Soon

Dave White, Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, said USDA has nearly completed work on the economic analysis and rules for CSP and he is hopeful signup will being soon. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

“Fresh” Citrus Referendum Results Now Official as per USDA

Results of a recent referendum among fresh Florida citrus growers have been published by USDA. According to the results, ‘fresh’ growers voted to give the Citrus Administrative Committee authority to establish federal research and/or promotion programs for ‘fresh’ Florida citrus. Learn more about it and find out how this may impact Department of Citrus programs for fresh citrus, in these …

World Hunger

Today Everett Griner explains just how more help is needed from everybody. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …

H-2A Suspension Overturned

An eleventh-hour court injunction has stopped the Obama administration’s plan to suspend H-2A reforms put in place by the Bush administration back in January. The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association was part of the suite that challenged the Department of Labor’s action and President Mike Stuart says that overturning the suspension is good for all involved. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …

Acreage Reports

With the release of USDA’s Acreage Report earlier this week, the following reports take a closer look at what the numbers say regarding Southeastern Agriculture. AL: FL: GA: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Grilling Beef for the 4th

With the 4th of July Holiday weekend upon us, the summer grilling season promotion for beef continues according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …

FL Obtains National Beef Checkoff Dollars

Florida Beef Council’s Jim Handley said due to lower cattle numbers in the state, it helps when they can generate beef checkoff dollars through the Federation of State Beef Councils. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …