The Florida office of USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) encourages citrus growers to apply for funds to help install things like modern irrigation systems, through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP). The sign-up deadline for the next batch of applications to be considered is November 13th. In these two reports, District Conservationist Ed Sheehan in Bartow explains some advantages …
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks Discusses Issues
In this report, now that the crop forecast is in and the harvest getting underway, we asked Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about the issues Mutual has on its plate going into the harvest season. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …
I C E Futures U. S. President: Message for Citrus Growers
Growers know of the impact of futures markets on the price they receive for their crop. In this report, I asked I C E Futures U. S. President Tom Farley for his comments directed to citrus growers. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …
Do Children Have a Concept of Where Food Comes From?
More schools today are turning to having gardens on campus, not to encourage students to become farmers but to show them where food really comes from.Ă‚Â In today’s Agri-View, Everett Griner spurs further thought about what’s needed in today’s educational system. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida State Senator Concerned About Property Tax Issue
State Senator J.D. Alexander is voicing concerns about the direction the state legislature is taking during the special session to place a constitutional amendment before the voters that would change how property taxes are calculated across the state. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …
NASS Gathering
Federal and state representatives of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service were in Jacksonville, Florida last week to meet and talk about challenges and future plans. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentValley 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 …
Worried About Marketing Restrictions
With the Senate Ag Committee scheduled to markup their version of a new farm bill Wednesday, cattlemen are worried about possible new restrictions on their marketing options. Ă‚Â Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentValley 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 …
Expect Steady Cattle Prices
After numbers from last Friday’s cattle on feed report were released, one analyst feels we can expect to see cattle prices remian fairly steady over the next few months. Ă‚Â Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentValley 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 …
Senate to Markup Farm Bill
Tyron Spearman reports thatĂ‚Â this WednesdayĂ‚Â the Senate Ag Committee is scheduled to markup their version of a new farm bill. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentValley 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 Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Not Competing With the Big Guy
A farm sized distillery?Ă‚Â Think this will happen.Ă‚Â Everett Griner tells us today about a small group that is trying this.Ă‚Â Imagine, getting an amount of used cooking oil from your local restaurant and running off a batch of fuel for your own use.Ă‚Â Think it will work? Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …