Japan Origin of Citrus Canker in U S

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

According to recent reports, scientists say they have confirmed that the first ever citrus bacterial canker outbreak in the U S back in 1911 originated in Japan. Hear about it in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

Possible Veto of Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman General

While both the Senate & House have passed their versions of the 2007 Farm Bill, Tyron Spearman reports the President may still veto the bill if certain areas are not taken care of in conference.  Report (1:00 mp3)  This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

USDA Releases Disease Traceability Plan

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight has information about the recently released business plan for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability.  Report (1:00 mp3) To see this plan, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …

High Prices of Dairy Products

Dan Agri View

Want to know just what the dairy farmers are making?  Everett Griner tells us and just what they have to do to get it.  Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …

A Land Blessed with Abundant Food

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner gives us straight facts today and something to ponder.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …

FL NRCS Accomplishments

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow talks about some of the projects he has overseen in Florida over the past 18 years. Glasgow is moving to South Carolina to become state conservationist there. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …

Conference to Address Labor Issues

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable conference coming up next month in Savannah Georgia will feature Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) and a focus on immigration and labor issues. Find out more at www.gfvga.org. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

Census Greetings From NASS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Greetings from the National Ag Statistics Service will be mailed out later this week to the nation’s farmers and ranchers in the form of the 2007 Census of Agriculture. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the “Fresh From Florida” promotional video spots that ran on the CBS “Super Screen” in Times Square last month. More information about the promotion can be found online. To view the TV versions that are currently running on cable television, visit “Fresh From Florida” Holiday Television Spots. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Reindeer Cleared to Land in Georgia

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin has granted a special 24-hour permit waiving the routine identification and other health requirements for nine flying reindeer slated to visit Georgia on the evening of December 24 and in the early morning hours of December 25. The North Pole Veterinarians this week filed a permit application for the reindeer to travel into and …