Everett Griner tells us what people think of and then tells us what they should think of, but won’t.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …
Sparks Praised for Citrus Mutual Leadership
Recently wrapping up another series of localized grower meetings around Florida, Citrus Mutual leaders say they are pleased with the turnout and feedback derived from the gatherings. Meanwhile, members like new Mutual board member Tom Jerkins, VP & General Manager of Blue Goose Growers (photo left) who spoke to us at the Mutual grower meeting in Vero Beach recently, say …
State and Federal Legislative Actions Involve Citrus
In Tallahassee, lawmakers put finishing touches on a number of bills, some involving citrus. And in Washington D C it appears we may see a Farm Bill finalilzed this year after all, at least that is the latest as of today. Hear a few more tidbits about both these items in this brief report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
FL IFAS Cuts Better than First Thought
One big issue this year for the Florida Legislature was of course the budget as many faced cuts across the state. But Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association says the cuts for IFAS were not as drastic as first thought. ReportĂ‚Â (1:30 mp3) Ard has more information about otherĂ‚Â topicsĂ‚Â in this years Florida Legislative Session of interest to cattlemen and …
Possible Veto Sill Looms for Farm Bill
As discussions continue in trying to put together a final farm bill, Tyron Spearman says there is still the possibility once its done and passed the President may still use his veto power with it. ReportĂ‚Â (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …
Meat Forecast Updated
From cattle, to hogs, to broilers the numbers have been updated as far as projections for 2008 stand with livestock prices. ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …
Commissioner’s Spotlight on Everglades CARES
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the upcoming Northern Everglades CARES recognition event on May 15. More information is available at ThisFarmCARES.org on the web. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …
Farm Bill Extension Again
Congress passed yet another extension of the current farm bill last week, but did make further progress on a new bill and now fully expect to get it finalized. The conference committee is expected to meet again this week possibly for a final vote on the bill after the budget scoring is complete. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Everybody is Feeling It
Just what is everybody doing with food prices where they are along with the price of fuel?Ă‚Â Everett Griner ponders on this today and gives us his outlook.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Greening Talks Yield Research Priorities Directives-full series
I’ve continued to add segments to this series, so I’m updating this post to be sure our citrus visitors hear what is now this full eight-part series with Dr Robert Davis. Among the scientists gathered in Ft Pierce recently to discuss greening and canker research, Davis is a scientist with USDA at the Beltsville MD lab and a member of …