In this report, an update on efforts to locate new citrus varieties for commercial citrus production in Florida. Peter Chaires of the New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC) says the effort is global in nature and there are ways Florida growers themselves can play a key role in new varieties developmental research efforts. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Citrus Weathers the Cold; Leaders Urge Census Form Returns
In this report is a brief follow up on this week’s cold snap, and comments from Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr about the importance of citrus growers returning their Census of Agriculture forms. The census questionnaires are being delivered by mail to all U S agriculture producers this week. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Defining Naturally Raised Livestock
There is a considerable amount of confusion in the market place as to the true definition of “naturally raised” livestock. So USDA has issued a proposed rule to help clear things up and are asking for comments. Ă‚Â Report (1:10 mp3) To see the proposed naturally raised livestock rule, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …
Peanut Exports and Imports are Down
Tyron Spearman runs through the latest import and export numbers for peanuts here in the U.S. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: 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, …
Waiting on Farm Bill Conference
The holidays may be over for most of us, but it will be a while yet before congress gets back to work. The House returns on the 15th and the Senate not until the 22nd, which means it will be weeks before work on reconciling the farm bill gets done. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
NAFTA Fully Loaded
Fourteen years after the North American Free Trade Agreement was signed it has been fully implemented. Report (:40 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 …
Citrus News: FLA FREEZE – COLD, BUT NOT TOO COLD
According to this article in early this morning from citrus grower Chet Townsend, who also puts out a grower e-mail newsletter in addition to maintaining UltimateCitrus.com website, Florida citrus likely dodged a cold bullet in last night’s freeze. By the way, we recorded a low of 25 degrees in N W Marion County just outside of Ocala this morning at …
Are We Still the Cheapest Nation in the World?
With the prices we are paying at the supermarket, are we still the cheapest country in the world?Ă‚Â Everett Griner talks about this today and lets us know just where we stand. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
USDA Radio Covers FL Freeze
Here is a radio newsclip from USDA’s radio team in Washington D. C. featuring this week’s Florida freeze. The USDA newsline is a service to the nation’s radio broadcasters, so this newsclip is fed to hundreds of broadcasters throughout the country. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Citrus Deals With Cold Weather Too
IT’S COLD IN FLORIDA and nobody is more aware of it than Florida’s citrus & veggie growers! In these reports, more comments from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson regarding the reasons behind the lifting of certain trucking restrictions for agriculture movement. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …