Happy New Year – Time for the Census of Agriculture!

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

It’s time for the once-every-five-years snapshot of American agriculture. It’s also a good time to reflect on the year just passed and the future that lies ahead. Hear more in these reports. In the second report, comments about the Census of Agriculture from Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Barbara Carlton. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post …

New Technology around the Corner

Dan Agri View

Digital TV is on the way meaning a converter will be needed if you are still using an antennae.  Today Everett Griner tells us what the government is doing to help.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Summit No Guarantee of More Greening Funds

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Since USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) recently held a closed-door “citrus greening summit” near Washington D C, we wanted to know if USDA’s heightened interest means Federal funding for greening research may be easier to come by in the future. Following the summit we asked APHIS Deputy Asst Administrator Dr David Kaplan about that, and you can …

No Room for Packer Ownership Ban in Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

John Queen, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says when it comes to the farm bill there is no room for a ban on packer ownership of cattle.  Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Crop Payments Being Issued

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Livestock

Tyron Spearman reminds both crop and livestock farmers about payments being issued to those who suffered losses from natural disasters.  Report (:55 mp3)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Growers Consider Research Needs vs Marketing Investments

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these three reports, Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) Exec Dir John Jackson says his group recommends heavier grower investment into research in order to do what is necessary to guarantee a successful industry future. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

Farm Bill Politics

Randall Weiseman General

As we all wait to see what happens with the farm bill come January, Tyron Spearman reports it’s politics as usual.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Events Calendar

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has information about a couple of events coming up in Georgia in January.  Report (:25 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Trade with China

Dan Agri View

What do you think of when we talk about trade with China?  Today Everett Griner has another aspect of this and gives us important information about it.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

FCIRCC Exec Discusses Research Funds

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

According to Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council Executive Director John Jackson, Florida citrus growers may be asked to provide heavier direct funding toward the ramped up research in efforts to find answers to citrus greening disease. Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …