Several notable meetings and events are coming up in the Florida citrus community, including the 46th Annual Citrus Packinghouse Day Thursday Sept 9 at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred; Indian River Postharvest Workshop THursday Sept 13 in Ft Pierce, and the 90th anniversary celebration of the CItrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred on Wednesday …
Ag Commish: New Citrus Nursery, New Fuels, Pest Concerns
In the first report, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson discusses the new citrus nursery recently dedicated by Southern Gardens Citrus in north-central Florida. In the second report, Bronson is concerned about continued pest and disease introductions in the field. In the third report, Bronson says the emerging alternative fuels industry has big potential for some Florida farmers who may wish …
FMD Issues Promote Traceability
At last weeks’ ID/INFO Expo, USDA’s Dr. John Clifford spoke about traceability issues with the animal identification system and how foot & mouth disease is just one concern and reason why it’s so important.  Report (1:30 mp3)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …
FSIS Announces Peanut Crop Rates
The Federal State Inspection Service in both Alabama & Georgia released information concerning rates for this years peanut crop. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
Are You Familiar With Fire Ants?
Do any of the products on the market help to control fire ants? Everett Griner tells us his opinion on this and just what is really needed to try to take care of this small problem.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
Livestock Industry Needs Traceability
USDA Under Secretary for Marketing & Regulatory Programs, Bruce Knight, spoke at this week’s ID/INFO Expo in Kansas City and said the livestock industry needs traceability. Â Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …
Judge Rules Against the Peanut Industry
A recent judge’s ruling has gone against the American Peanut Shellers Association.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
Georgia Peanut Tour to Roll Again
The annual Georgia Peanut Tour will take place next week. Â Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025
AL Livestock Market Report
Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has the summary of this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state. Â Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
Replacing Farm Animals with Machinery
Everett Griner talks to us today about what has been done on the farms in replacing animals with machinery. Then he lets us know about the one thing that machinery cannot replace the animal for. Very interesting outlook, and, medical prescription!  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …