Citrus Words of Encouragement from ‘River’ Growers Mtg

While visiting with the crowd at the Indian River Citrus League annual meeting this week, we asked outgoing Indian River Citrus League President Stan Carter, now a Citrus Commissioner, and grower Dan Richey of Riverfront Packing in Vero Beach, what message they would send out to fellow citrus growers around the state. Hear some of their comments in this report. …

Aussie Expert on Citrus Greening Discusses Psyllid Control

Andrew Beattie was one of the featured speakers at the Citrus Expo late this summer in Fort Myers, Florida. Beattie is a recognized citrus researcher in citrus greening from the University of Western Syndey, New South Wales, Australia. In this “Ask the Citrus Expert” feature, Beattie offers comments on controlling the citrus psyllid in order to slow the rate of …

Peanut Program in Senate Farm Bill

The Senate Ag Committee has released information about their version of the Farm Bill which does include a program for peanut growers. Tyron Spearman takes a look at some of the details. Report (1:05 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …

NASS & FFA Partner to Promote Census

  USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service is signing an agreement this week with the National FFA Organization to help promote the upcoming Census of Agriculture.  Report (:35 mp3) To learn more about the Census of Agriculture, Click Here USDA NASS Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

GA Beef at Tailgate Party

Promoting beef at a tailgate party this Saturday for the Georgia-Florida football game will be a fun event for the Georgia Beef Board.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

FL Focusing on Animal ID

The Animal Identification system is still a work in progress, as some still wonder how it will all play out. But one Florida Department of Agriculture official says it’s still there and a few producers are already seeing it’s benefits.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

AL Stockpiling Fescue

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has information to help some cattle producers stockpile fescue to help with feed needs this winter.  Report (1:00 mp3)  Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Development of Organic Agriculture

This is the fastest growing segment of agriculture.  There is a problem with it though, and, Everett Griner talks to us today about this.  It is interesting the statistics he gives us and some of the ways we need to go with it.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …

Peanut Harvest at Half-way Point

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service weekly crop conditions report has the U.S. peanut harvest at 50% complete.  Report (1:00 mp3) To see these numbers or other NASS crop reports, Click Here USDA NASS Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …

GA Cattlemen Concerned About Water Issues

Most everyone in the state of Georgia is well aware of the water shortage situation, and that has many wondering what that means down the road, including Cattlemen across the state.  Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …