Dr. Jackie Burns, professor of horticulture, was recently named the Associate Center Director for the University of Florida, IFAS, Citrus Research and Education Center. Her appointment as Associate Center Director will allow her more opportunities for growth, and puts CREC in line with most other IFAS Centers (and Departments) in having an associate administrator in the unit. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Population Growth of Rural America Continues
Everett Griner talks to us today about living in rural America and gives us some pros and cons about it. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Acting U S Ag Secretary Conner Exclusive re Citrus & Farm Bill
Acting U S Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner is traveling heavily these days all over the nation, making talks and engaging agriculture folks in discussions about Farm Bill negotiations that seem logjammed in Congress. In Florida this week to talk citrus issues, and to meet with a national gathering of farm cooperatives going on in Orlando, we appreciate being given exclusive …
Conservation Tillage in Georgia
Conservation tillage continues to gain ground in Georgia, according to James Dean of the Georgia Conservation Tillage Alliance. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Conservation Tillage Workshops Held
Workshops were held this week for Alabama and Florida farmers wanting to learn more about conservation tillage methods from other farmers and researchers. Randall Weiseman talked with Agronomist Ben Moore with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Report (1:30 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? University of Florida extension agronomist David Wright …
FDOC Fresh and Gift Fruit Marketing Details
In this week’s Florida Department of Citrus features, In-State Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter discusses the recent seasonal gift fruit promotions, and offers comments about Florida’s particular power in fresh fruit marketing programs. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
NPB Talks with Growers
The National Peanut Board was at the recent Georgia Peanut Show talking with growers about how their money is being used for promotionĂ‚Â & research. Pictured are Morgan RoanĂ‚Â and Lisa Agostoni, whoĂ‚Â explainsĂ‚Â what allĂ‚Â they cover with growers while at events like this. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3)Ă‚Â Ă‚Â To learn more about the National Peanut Board, click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …
FBC Pleased with Checkoff Help
Collections of beef checkoff dollarsĂ‚Â were downĂ‚Â a little more in Florida again last year but Brad Etheridge, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, Ă‚Â is pleased with the help the state received from the Federation of State Beef Councils to help fund projects this past year. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
GA Beef Demand is Strong
Beef demand continues to be strong,Ă‚Â which is a fact thatĂ‚Â one producer in Georgia wants others to realizeĂ‚Â as he continues toĂ‚Â represent the Southeast in helping to work with beef checkoff dollars. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3)Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
AL EQIP Programs Benefit Many
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program hasĂ‚Â a variety of aspects to itĂ‚Â thatĂ‚Â Alabama NRCS says can benefit many operations across the state. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …