In these weekly features on Florida Dept of Citrus news, Executive Director Ken Keck discusses the season ahead and says even though Citrus Commissioners and the Department want to participate in research funding when possible, the top priority of the Citrus Department remains the marketing of the Florida crop in support of Florida grower returns. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 …
How Do You Pick a Good, Ripe Watermelon
Everett Griner tells us in this feature the different ways to pick a good ripe watermelon.Ă‚Â This might interest the grocery buyer in the family, because he tells us just what you have to do go get a good one. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
DPI Confirms Citrus “Greening” Find in St Johns County FL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2007 INDUSTRY ADVISORY Citrus Greening Found in St. Johns County…On September 12, a citrus greening sample taken from a Valencia orange tree was collected at a residence in St. Augustine by a county extension agent and submitted for analysis to the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry. Laboratory testing confirmed …
GA to Set Beef Checkoff Plans
The Georgia Beef Board meets this week to make plans for beef checkoff programs for the upcoming year. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Beef Checkoff Initiatives Approved
Programs for 2008 Beef Checkoff expenditures have been set and now await approval of USDA.Ă‚Â Report (:30 mp3)Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
AL Senior High Beef Cookoff Underway
It’s the time of year again when the Alabama Senior High Beef Cookoff events are taking place. But the deadline to get localĂ‚Â winners entered into the state competition will soon be here. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Panama Now Allowing U.S. Cattle Imports
Good news for cattle producers as Panama is the latest country to announce it will now allow imports of U.S. cattle. Ă‚Â Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Peanut Markets are Firming Up
Tyron Spearman has the latest information concerning peanut markets, which he saysĂ‚Â are really firming up. Ă‚Â Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
Senate Farm Bill Update
There’s a long way to go with the making of a new farm bill, as Tyron Spearman updates where things stand at this time in the U.S. Senate. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
The Demand for American Farm Commodities
The American image may not be what it used to be in the Middle East, but, the countries still need, want and buy farm commodities.Ă‚Â Everett Griner talks to us in this feature about just what it is that these countries are wanting to buy, and the fact still remains, even though the politicians may not get along with them, …