New HLB “Greening” Testing Lab Open in SW Florida

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Views at the close of this report about research remaining paramount while juice markets erode and new drink choices continue to appear. The balance of research and marketing investments and new production paradigms continue to challenge growers and industry. Also today a reminder: The new HLB Lab at the UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center is now open and accepting …

FL Spraying for TSA in the Spring

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

With spring around the corner, it’s about time for many landowners across Florida to be thinking about control of Tropical Soda Apple.  Report (1:30 mp3) To learn more, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Peanut Producers to Hold Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Florida, Peanuts

The 33rd annual meeting of the Florida Peanut Producers Assocation will take place this coming Thursday, February 21st in Marianna.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …

Cattle Industry Needs More Young People

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

As a part of his acceptance speech last week, the new President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said more young people are needed in the cattle industry.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

More Hogs from Canada

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

U.S. pork production numbers are expected to rise this year due to more hogs coming in from Canada.  Report (:30 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Here is this week’s cattle market numbers from the Alabama Department of Agriculture.  Report (:55 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

Texas Citrus Center News – February 2008

Gary Cooper Citrus

Florida citrus growers are not the only ones concerned about citrus greening and psyllid control. Here is the February 2008 Texas Citrus Center Newsletter from Texas A&M University in Kingsville, TX. Thank you to the folks in Texas for sending us their newsletter for posting. Stay Tuned! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Peanut Farming Down

Dan Agri View

The publicity on peanut allergies is beginning to take its toll on peanut farmers, but are they giving up?  Everett Griner looks at this issue today.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

FDOC “Produce Guy” Working At P-O-P In N E Markets

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, a point-of-purchase Florida fresh fruit promotion gets underway in hundreds of northeast retail outlets to run through March. Fresh and In-State Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter at the Florida Department of Citrus has a lot more details in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

State Budget Cut Rumors Crystallize FL Agriculture

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Rumors continue to fly about comments made or not made by university and state leaders about agriculture in Florida, and what the industry deserves or does not deserve in terms of research and other investments. In this report, comments from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson about the need for agriculture as a whole to do more to educate urban counterparts …