Taking a Giant Step in Reducing Dependence on Foreign Oil

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner tells us what one step we could take to reduce this dependence of foreign oil, and this way is one huge step.  The items Everett talks about are not bio-degradable now, but could be.  Research needs to be speed up and get this implemented to reduce our dependence on foreign oil.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares …

FL Agriculture Mourns Loss of One of It’s Own

Randall Weiseman Florida

We are saddened to note that Carolyn Kempfer, well known to many in Florida agriculture, passed away this morning. She was the Woman of the Year in Agriculture in 1988 due to her many contributions to Florida agriculture.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

Animal ID is Alive and Well

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

According to one USDA official, despite what some people think, work on the Animal Identification program continues and it’s alive and well.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

Abandoning Peanut Acres

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

On the Georgia Peanut Tour, Tyron Spearman reports they learned there will be some peanut acres abandoned this year.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …

GA Peanut Tour Update

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman is out this week traveling with a group learning more about this years peanut crop. He has an update on what they are seeing on the annual Georgia Peanut Tour.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

Get Used to the Gong Instead of the Ping

Dan Agri View

USDA is releasing figures that are telling us what we already know.  It is costing more for us to eat!  Overall food prices are up 4% this year.  Is there relief in the price of food?  Everett Griner tells us what is holding steady and what is not.  Also, get used to the gong instead of the ping at the …

Orange Jasmine Ornamental Spreading Greening In Brazil

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops

According to what Dr Jim Graham of University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center learned while in South America recently, there has been a new outbreak of citrus greening in Brazil, due to the movement of Orange Jasmine, an ornamental plant recently put on the citrus greening ‘host plant’ list here in Florida. Hear comments from Dr Graham in …

New Fresh Citrus Shipping Rules Expected Soon

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this report, a new Administrator for USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is named, and RIchard Kinney of FLorida Citrus Packers Association offers an update on the soon-expected-to-be-finalized fresh shipping rules for Florida fruit. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Dairy Leads Livestock Income Gains

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Farm income is forecast to be at record levels this year, with strong gains in the livestock sector helped by a surge from dairy.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …

FCA to Hold Quarterly Meeting

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association will hold their Fall Quarterly Meeting September 12-14 in Sarasota.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …