Later this week, on Thursday January 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hardee County Agri-Civic Center in Wauchula, Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association will hold its annual meeting, featuring keynote speaker Pat Williams, Sr VP of the Orlando Magic. PRVCGA Executive Director Barbara Carlton comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored …
Cattle Price Trend to Continue
According to one USDA economist, higher cattle prices should continue through much of 2008. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Various Meetings Upcoming
From the annual Beltwide Cotton Conference to the Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Conference, there are a variety of meetings coming up the next couple of weeks. Tyron Spearman has a look at some of those. Ă‚Â Report (1:20 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
The Productivity Level of Farming
No segment of U.S. industry has ever reached the productivity level of farming.Ă‚Â Everett Griner tells us all about this today with some interesting facts. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
FAO Summit on Minor Use Pesticides
The Food and Agricultural Organization held a summit last month in Rome to discuss challenges associated with pesticide use on specialty crops. Read more here. Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Little Damage Reported From Cold
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association reports that growers generally escaped significant crop damage from last week’s cold spell. Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Help to Control Invasive Species
Invasive species like Cogan grass can be a problem for landowners, but USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has cost share assistance available to help control them. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Beltwide Starts This Week
Georgia cotton growers are encouraged to attend the Beltwide Cotton Conferences January 8-11 in Nashville. As members of the Georgia Cotton Commission, growers get a registration break. Randall will be covering Beltwide this week, so stay tuned for the latest. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Wildfires
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the increased probability of a very active 2008 wildfire season here in Florida. More information about wildfire and wildfire prevention can be found on the web site of the FDACS Division of Forestry. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida’s “Gotta Get Tougher” On Pest & Disease Introductions
In these reports, comments from Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique, about recent efforts by Florida’s Ag Commissioner to require treatments of California citrus before it enters the Sunshine State, due to a citrus peel disease in California. California growers are crying foul over the decision, saying it is retaliation for California not wanting Florida fruit due to citrus canker …