Citrus Commissioners from Indian River, talk about what the funding from the USDA means to Florida grapefruit growers. REPORT (1:00 wma)
Alabama Holding Agribusiness Sessions
There are sessions being held at various points across Alabama this week concerning Agribusiness in the state. Tyron Spearman is taking part in the 3-day event and has this Report. (:25 wma)
November Peanut Crop Forecast
The November 1 forecast for the U.S. Peanut Crop was released this morning by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, and it’s slightly higher than last month.  Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
November Cotton Crop Report
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their November 1 forecast for the U.S. cotton crop this morning, and according to Sheila Corley, they are looking for a higher production than what was expected last month. Report (3:00 wma) USDA NASS
Growing Corn for Hog Farmers and for Ethanol
Everett Griner checks out what the farmers are concerned about and whether there will be enough corn produced for these needs. Â Report (1:00 wma)
The Great Fall Season Escape
It’s time again for the National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention in Kansas City, where I will be ending a two-year stint on the Board of Directors. One of the great pleasures of driving out each year is the stop over at Cousin Lee’s cabin at the foot of Lookout Mountain near Summerville Georgia, before moving on to hunt deer …
Grower Trials Reports 1, 2 & 3
Word about this new Grower Trials website is getting around. For convenience sake find listed below three reports posted so far. Click on the titles below to go to the post containing that original story. From there you can click on the icons within the story to read the specific Grower Trial, and follow other instructions like clicking on the …
Scattered Fed Cattle Sales
So far there’s only been a few scattered fed cattle sales thus far this week, which actually surprises some in the industry.  Report (1:00 wma)
Citrus Industry Committee’s Focus is on Greening
 The Citrus Industry’s Greening Protocol Committee met in Lakeland this week. Ernie Neff has the full report. Report (1:00 wma)
Low Production Causes Increase In Prices
With an estimated 135 million boxes for this years orange crop, companies including PepsiCo Inc., and Coca Cola are having to increase prices. Although this is not good in the consumer’s eye, growers may have the best returns they’ve seen in years. Report (2:00 wma)