The annual Senior High Beef Cookoff was another successful event this year in Alabama .  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
JBS wants to be Largest Beef Processor
In a move that concerns some cattle producers across the country, JBS has announced a big buyout of some well known companies, but it must first face government review.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …
Demand of Corn
What is causing the demand for corn? Think you know? Everett Griner tells us just what is causing it.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Fertilizer Application
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about tthe proper application of fertilizers by homeowners. Click here, Best Management Practices (pdf), to view more information about the proper application of fertilizers and maintaining a healthy lawn. Click here, Urban Turf Fact Sheet (pdf), to view information about revised fertilizer content standards for use in urban settings. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Anita Bryant Featured at Citrus Hall of Fame Luncheon
The Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida Luncheon drew more than 300 attendees Friday for its “citrus celebration” and induction ceremonies for three new honorees. Joe Marshburn (l), Norm Todd (r) and the late Richard Graves Jr (no photo avail) were inducted at the event held at the Hall of Fame’s new home at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. …
First Shot Allows Planting Flexibility
With the lack of a farm bill and fluctuating commodity prices, some farmers are taking their time deciding what crops to plant this spring. A new product from DuPont called First Shot is helping farmers by allowing them to go ahead and get their burn down done before they make final planting decisions. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
High Fertilizer Cost Concerns
High fertilizer costs continue to be a concern for all farmers and at the recent Georgia Cotton Conference, UGA extension soil scientist Glen Harris told growers that they need to be careful in making decisions to cut back on fertilizer use. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …
NRCS EWP Project at UWF
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida recently completed an Emergency Watershed Protection project at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Farm Bill Deadline Coming Fast
On March 15, the current extension of the 2002 Farm Bill expires, but Congress has yet to even get the 2007 bill to conference committee. Still, Senate Ag Committee ranking member Saxby Chambliss of Georgia is optimistic they can get it done by the deadline. Report (1:00 mp3) Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Tom Harkin says progress was made without much …
Infrared to Dry Strawberries
USDA researchers are looking into using infrared heating technology to dry strawberries for processed products. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025