California citrus growers and industry officials appear to be attempting to ‘eradicate’ the citrus psyllid from their midst, but others around the world who have dealt with the pest say that may prove difficult if not impossible from experience learned so far. As scientists from around the globe gather this week in Orlando, Florida and some California growers prepare to …
Vegetable Growers Cutting Back on Acreage
In this report, news out of USDA about trends in vegetable production in the U S in light of increasing challenges in production and marketing costs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Providing For and Protecting Wildlife
Just how successful is this effort? Everett Griner tells us. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida 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, …
USDA Producer Surveys Coming
National Agricultural Statistics Service Deputy Administrator Carol House reminds us it’s about time for the annual USDA surveys for crop production, hogs and pig inventory, and cattle inventory. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Less Poultry for Russia and PETA Videos Turkeys
Russia is looking to import quite a bit less U.S. poultry next year to help increase production from their own farmers, while PETA is at it again videoing a turkey facility this time. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
More on Ag Secretary Possibilities
There are still many questions as to who President Elect Obama will choose to be his next Secretary of Agriculture, as Tyron Spearman looks again at some of the names that seem to be floating to the top. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Christmas Trees
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the vass array of options of live Christmas trees for Florida consumers. More information and the locations of Christmas tree farms in Florida can be found on the FDACS web site and on the web site of the Florida Christmas Tree Association. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Hydraulic Deliveries
With many of us looking for deals on this cyber Monday some of our purchases could soon be delivered by hydraulic hybrids. Delivery giant UPS has made the first commercial purchase of the technology that can bring significant reductions in fuel use and pollution. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farm Income Has Record Year
USDA’s farm income and cost report is now out and economist Mitch Morehart says that it has well exceeded 2007. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
John Deere Specialty Tractors
John Deere is really focusing on specialty markets for tractors these days. Starting next week they will be on the road showcasing the products during the Drive Green event which will be held at various locations in Florida. Note, the earlier announcement of Belle Glade as the Dec 5 location has been changed to Okeechobee on that same date. Dec …