We’re covering the Annual meeting of the Indian River Citrus Growers today in Vero Beach. State Sen Mike Haridopolos was among the crowd, in photo to left speaking to Riverfront Packing’s Dan Richey before the meeting. In the other photo, FDOC’s Ken Keck (l) and IRCL’s Doug Bournique (r) speak with Emmit Evans III. Here is an interview with Sen …
USDA NRCS “EQUIP” Sign-Up Deadline Nears
The Florida office of USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) encourages citrus growers to apply for funds to help install things like modern irrigation systems, through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP). The sign-up deadline for the next batch of applications to be considered is November 13th. In these two reports, District Conservationist Ed Sheehan in Bartow explains some advantages …
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks Discusses Issues
In this report, now that the crop forecast is in and the harvest getting underway, we asked Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about the issues Mutual has on its plate going into the harvest season. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …
I C E Futures U. S. President: Message for Citrus Growers
Growers know of the impact of futures markets on the price they receive for their crop. In this report, I asked I C E Futures U. S. President Tom Farley for his comments directed to citrus growers. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
Do Children Have a Concept of Where Food Comes From?
More schools today are turning to having gardens on campus, not to encourage students to become farmers but to show them where food really comes from.Ă‚Â In today’s Agri-View, Everett Griner spurs further thought about what’s needed in today’s educational system. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …
Florida State Senator Concerned About Property Tax Issue
State Senator J.D. Alexander is voicing concerns about the direction the state legislature is taking during the special session to place a constitutional amendment before the voters that would change how property taxes are calculated across the state. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …
NASS Gathering
Federal and state representatives of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service were in Jacksonville, Florida last week to meet and talk about challenges and future plans. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Worried About Marketing Restrictions
With the Senate Ag Committee scheduled to markup their version of a new farm bill Wednesday, cattlemen are worried about possible new restrictions on their marketing options. Ă‚Â Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Expect Steady Cattle Prices
After numbers from last Friday’s cattle on feed report were released, one analyst feels we can expect to see cattle prices remian fairly steady over the next few months. Ă‚Â Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …
Senate to Markup Farm Bill
Tyron Spearman reports thatĂ‚Â this WednesdayĂ‚Â the Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to markup their version of a new farm bill. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …