New Foundation Board Members

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Florida Specialty Crop Foundation has added three new members to its board of directors, bringing the total number of directors to eight.. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

Former UF vice president for agricultural affairs Kenneth Tefertiller dies at 77

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Agricultural economist Kenneth Ray Tefertiller, head of the University of Florida’s agriculture program from 1973 to 1988 and a retired professor of food and resource economics, died today.  Tefertiller had lived in Gainesville since 1965, when he arrived at UF to take a position as a professor and chairman of what was then called the agricultural economics department. …

U.S. Cattlemen on Ethanol & Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Cattle

There are many issues the new U.S. Cattlemen’s Association continues to work on, and two of those are renewable fuels and the beef checkoff.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

Industry Discussion on Free Rider

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Florida citrus growers are becoming more involved in discussions about the Free Rider issue, as today we have comments from two industry leaders on what’s become a much talked about topic…. FL Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks  Report (2:00 mp3) Peace River Citrus’ Andy Taylor  Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has the specifics about this special month for those who love to eat peanut butter.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

Where is the Boll Weevil

Dan Agri View

There is a statue in a community in Alabama.  Cotton used to be king until this came about.  Everett Griner tells us today about this and gives us some perspectives on it.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Mallory Swamp Restoration

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

The Suwannee River Water Management District and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida last week unveiled a new and improved Mallory Swamp, which is located in southeastern Lafayette County. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Sparks on Free Rider & Fresh Fruit Shipping Rules

Randall Weiseman Citrus

CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, Mike Sparks, comments on both the Free Rider issue and the delay of the fresh fruit shipping rules.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

Citrus Industry Works Together on Some Issues

Randall Weiseman Citrus

Gary Cooper wraps up his conversation with Ray Prewett, President of Texas Citrus Mutual during his recent trip to Florida, as they discuss grower cooperation on a national basis. Report (1:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …