For the first time, farmers and ranchers will be able to fill out their Census of Agriculture forms on-line. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS 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 …
Outnumbering the Traditional Christmas Tree
There is one decoration that outnumbers the traditional Christmas tree, and Everett Griner tells us today about this and talks about its origin. Â 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
Citrus Funds in House Omnibus Draft
Word from friends in the Nation’s Capitol tell us the House side put some citrus projects in an Omnibus budget bill this week, and they say it’s getting close to heading to the President for his signature. Citrus in OMNIBUS: Citrus Waste Utilization, Winter Haven: $393,000; APHIS CHRP: $35,559,000; Canker/Greening: $1,305,000 (IFAS) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …
FDOC Marketing Alternatives Subcommittee Meets
In these reports, news and comments from the first meeting of the Marketing Alternatives Subcommittee of the Florida Department of Citrus. The subcommittee’s existence is part of the overall efforts of the Citrus Commission to find answers to the “free rider” issue where other orange producing states and nations get benefits from Citrus Department marketing efforts that are presently paid …
Peanuts in the News
Today Tyron Spearman has information for peanut growers concerning two different issues….one on the fact peanuts are still being delivered. Â Report (:15 mp3) Another concerning a new system which will soon start. Â Report (:35 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, …
AL Cattle Looking for Grass
The Alabama Forage Conference took place last week in Troy where producers from all over attended to learn the latest information in forages. And a NRCS Conservation Agronomist said that included ways to keep their cattle fed this winter.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …
Trying to Keep Cattle Fed
University of Florida Extension Agronomist Dr. David Wright was one of the speakers at last week’s Alabama Forage Conference as he looked at ways cattle producers can work to ensure feed for their animals in years like this one.  Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …
GA Pleased with Farm Bill Movement
Next up for the Farm Bill is the conference committee, which is a step that pleases the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and well known State Senator.  Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: 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 …
Christmas Tree Farming
Everett Griner talks to us today about the real life of Christmas tree farming! Â Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: 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
“FARMS†Program Helps Conservation Effort in SW FL
Some southwest Florida citrus producers are among those taking advantage of funding assistance through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), to install new infrastructure that will either improve surface water quality or reduce pumping from deep water wells in the area. The program is called FARMS. Hear more from SWFWMD’s Bill Orendorff in both …