U.K. Finds Another Case of FMD

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Another case of Foot & Mouth Disease has been detected in the U.K.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Improving Food Import Safety

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

A group is focusing on improving the safety of food imports coming into the United States.  Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has this past week’s cattle market numbers from across Alabama.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

CHRP Workshops; Tree Count Updates; Excluding Plant Pests

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In these citrus news reports, reminders about two convenient workshops in coming days to assist Florida growers in completing necessary Compliance Agreements for the coming citrus season. Also, a preview of what’s coming from updated USDA citrus tree count surveys, and comments about how officials are trying to do more to keep plant pests and diseases out of this country. …

FL Citrus Tree Inventory Update Results In

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

The results of the partial Florida citrus tree inventory update went public from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service and Florida Ag Statistics Service Friday afternoon. We’re covered up with news for our radio programs coming up the first part of the week, so our website listeners get it first this time. Here is our entire interview on the new tree …

Energy Drinks Endangering the Soda Market

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner today gives us his take on this new type of drink and just what his drink of choice is.  Have you ever sat and figured up just how much gasoline you can purchase for the cost of what you buy in a bottle to drink?  This might surprise you if you do.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

FL Ag Needs Worker Housing And Legislative Respect!

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, which will air on the radio network Tuesday September 18th, some news and views regarding the ironies Florida’s agriculture industry is dealing with as one of the state’s most consistent employers and economic engines. Not only are farmers wanting to provide decent housing for legal temporary workers being turned down by rural communities in Florida, agriculture services …

State Budget Cuts Threaten Florida Ag, IFAS and Ag Education

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Several items in this report…comments from FL Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson about why agriculture industry and ag education interests need to be very concerned about the Legislative Special Session that starts Tuesday in Tallahassee. Also in this report, two citrus grower workshops this week (pdf file) where Citrus Health Response Plan experts will be on hand to help growers complete …

FDOC Retail Efforts Educate Retailers And Consumers on OJ

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Florida Department of Citrus retail education and promotional efforts take advantage of the enormous changes in recent years in how consumers buy their food. FDOC Retail Communications Director Pete Palmer explains and offers examples in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …

FL IFAS Concerned About Property Tax Vote

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

In January Florida citizens will be voting on a tax reform measure, something that has many concerned, including those with the University Extension program.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025