Pigweed is the Word

UGA Extension agronomist Stanley Culpepper says pigweed continues to be a major problem for cotton growers who did not use residual controls. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Tomato Shipments Down, Costs Up

Since tomatoes were prematurely indicted as the salmonella cause in early June, shipments are down, as growers continue to be squeezed by higher input costs. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Disaster Planning for Livestock

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about planning ahead for livestock in case of disaster. For more information from the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Industry, click here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …

New Citrus Varieties Trials About to Begin in FL Groves

In this last official “FDOC FRIDAY” program featuring Florida Dept of Citrus News, according to Peter Chaires of the New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC), things are quickly progressing now toward field trials soon to begin in Florida groves. Growers will be able to participate in trying out some of the new varieties in the field trials in hopes …

USDA: $28.4 MILLION FOR SPECIALTY CROP RESEARCH

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2008 -Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced today that USDA is making available $28.4 million for research and extension projects in fiscal year 2008 to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by developing and disseminating science-based tools to address needs of specific crops. “This is a substantial investment in scientific research and technology for production …

AL Cattleman Hopes for Yes Vote on Referendum

Tuesday, July 29th is the date Alabama cattle producers will vote on the continuation of the state 50-cent beef checkoff, as Max Bozeman, a producer from Elba, hopes all will get out and vote yes.  Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more about how the checkoff works for you click here  Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …

73 More Needed for GA Equine Plate

Only 73 more people are needed to signup for the new equine license plate in Georgia for it to become a reality.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …

TB Found in California Dairies

The fact that TB has been found in three dairy operations in California have many in that state worried as to how it will affect the industry there.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

South Korea Looking into U.S. Beef Deal

The process of U.S. beef being allowed into South Korea still isn’t over, as certian ones in that country still have issues with it.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Crop Payments Continue

Quality claims for crop disaster payments can still be made at this time, as Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with that and other payment programs.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …