FL East Coast Fresh Citrus: Gazing Back & Looking Ahead

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In the first of these reports, Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique reviews the 2007-08 season in his region from a fresh fruit and grapefruit perspective. In the second report, he discusses the remaining 22 fresh fruit packing houses and how many of them may be expected to return to operation next season. Report (1:30 mp3) Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored …

Who Gains or Loses

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner looks at just who stands to gain or lose with the new farm bill. You just might be surprised.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Citrus Grower Trials: Report from Coyote Groves – B Nearon

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Bruce Nearon is a citrus grower who has been following the HLB “greening” situation, studying new methods for greening control on his own. He occassionally does his own electronic newsletter about meetings he has attended and things he has tried in his own grove operations. Here is a short report from Bruce’s latest communique, fitting for the “Grower Trials” section …

Auburn Animal Science Staff Increasing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Due to the rising numbers of students, Auburn University’s Dr. Wayne Green says they are expanding their Animal Science Department staff.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

UF-UGA Corn Silage Field Day

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

This Thursday May 29th the University of Florida/University of Georgia 2008 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day will be held in Citra, Florida.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

GCA Reminder of Calhoun Herd Sale

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

The Calhoun Herd Sale will take place Wednesday May 28th at 12:30pm.  Report (1:00 mp3)    To learn more click Here Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

GA to Sell Formerly Neglected Horses

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Department of Agriculture will auction formerly negelcted horses this coming Saturday May 31st, which have been nursed back to good health.  Report (1:00 mp3)      To learn more or to see pictures of the horses click Here Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

No Real Info yet about COOL

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

While many realize that Country of Origin Labeling has a section in the new farm bill, NCBA’s Colin Woodall says it will be a while before all the rules and regulations will actually be available .  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …

Various Peanut Headlines

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman updates peanut growers on various news.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Citrus League Executive Discusses SJRWMD Appointment

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Indian River Citrus Growers have a voice at the table of the St Johns River Water Management, since Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique was recently appointed to the SJRWMD Governing Board. But does that mean there will be conflicts of interest preventing his input on behalf of citrus? Bournique discusses details and his views of the appointment in these reports. …