A reminder to citrus growers and industry people about another great opportunity to tour key production areas of Brazil for updates on their HLB management practices and research, and some discussions about other citrus diseases too. Join me and just a handful of others on this trip that is being planned by Multi-County citrus agent Steve Futch (photo) at UF’s …
Highlands County Citrus Growers’ Leaders Discuss the Issues
In this first report, comments from Executive Director Ray Royce (photo left) of Highlands County Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA) about the issues keeping his group busy these days. In the second report, incoming HCCGA President Emory Smith (photo right) talks about his view of the challenges facing growers in his area of the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
HITS golf team crowned in annual tournament
Golfers Paradise! HITS Ocala crowns its winning golf team in annual tournament OCALA, FL (February 24, 2009) — The annual HITS Ocala Golf Tournament crowned its winning team during the Ocala Masters when Tom Davis, JB Bowles, Galen Unold and Curtis Sayler carded a 66 to win the title at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club in Ocala, Florida. Members …
FL Announces Eradication of Horse Disease
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that the last premises determined to have had horses infected with Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) has now been released from state quarantine. For more information about the disease, visit http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ai/ Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …
Peanut Average Price Increases
It was a record peanut crop in 2008 and Tyron Spearman has information showing that the average peanut price was also up. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle …
Cattle Feedlot Inventories at 5-year Lows
The latest numbers show that cattle feedlots currently are at a five year low, but that doesn’t mean prices will be higher. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Preserving Your Food Bill
What about canning? Everett Griner talks about this today giving pros and cons. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026
FL Agriculture Doing Well
We hear everyday how tough the current economic conditions are, but according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, agriculture is still doing well in the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
Growers Must Be Proactive Against Weed Resistance Issues
When it comes to the issue of weed resistance, Rick Cole, technology development manager with Monsanto, says that they have found it beneficial to work with the extension service in order to keep recommendations consistent. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida …
AL Pre-Weaning Health Importance
In tough times cutting input costs is common, but according to Auburn University Extension Veterinarian Soren Rodning, an area you don’t want to cut is pre-weaning health programs for your calves. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …