Preview of Speaker Line-Up for GCC Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission’s annual meeting is only a week away and Karen Nikitopoulos, Communications-Program Manager for the commission, says that they have a great line-up of speakers to keep the producer informed. The one-day event will include lunch and is free to attend, but pre-registration is appreciated either online or by calling the conference center directly at 229-386-3416. Sponsored …

Getting That Morning Glass of O.J.

Dan Agri View, Citrus

There is a disease affecting the orange crops. Where did it come from and, more than this, where is it going? Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle …

Building Wildlife Along With Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

The Florida NRCS often works together with Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to assist farmers. Walton County Landowner, Gene Borcz is one of those who have been helped by the cooperation between the two agencies, specifically Wildlife Biologist, Arlo Kane. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

USDA Seeks Comments On Healthy Forests Reserve Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comments on the Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP). The HFRP was signed into law as part of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 and was reauthorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

School Nutrition as a Political Priority

Randall Weiseman General

A bipartisan group of 38 U.S. Senators has joined forces to urge the incoming Administration to provide new funding for federally-sponsored school breakfasts and lunches and snacks and meals in after-school and child care settings. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Citrus Box Tax Committee Considers More Research Projects

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

The National Academy of Sciences recently recommended more than 80 citrus research projects be funded out of more than 200 proposed. As paperwork gets done to get those into action, growers and others on the Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council (Box Tax Council) are looking at some of the remaining proposals for possible funding in the near future. Council …

New Sugarcane Varieties Research Underway

Gary Cooper Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

In this report provided from the USDA radio team, news of sugarcane research underway in Florida that is showing promise for new varieties. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Announces 2009 Inductees

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

LAKELAND, Fla. (FL Citrus Mutual – January 20, 2009) – The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced four distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Hall during a Citrus Celebration Luncheon on March 6, 2009. George Austin of Alva, Jerry Chicone of Orlando, Ben Hill Griffin III of Frostproof and D. Victor Knight Sr. (deceased) …

USDA Seeks Comments on WRP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

U.S.D.A’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently seeking public comments on the Wetlands Reserve Program, otherwise known as WRP, which provides technical and financial assistance to eligible landowners to address wetland, wildlife habitat, soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on private agricultural land. USDA encourages written comments on the interim final during the comment period which ends March 16th. …

Peanut Industry Issues in Washington

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

Bob Redding, Washington representative for the Georgia Peanut Commission, said while everyone is excited with the new administration taking over, there are many issues that growers will be watching once our legislators get back to work. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …