Int’l Symposium in Orlando To Address Precision Ag

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International, Vegetables

University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred will host an International Symposium on Applications for Precision Agriculture in Fruits and Vegetables next January 6-9 in Orlando. Hear more details in this report, and find lots more about the program at this link (pdf file) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

Forestry Conservation Program Signup

Randall Weiseman Forestry

Sign-up for USDA’s Emergency Forestry Conservation Reserve Program will resume Aug. 6. The program helps landowners and operators in Alabama, Florida and four other states restore and enhance the approximate 5.6 million acres of forestland damaged by the hurricanes of 2005. A list of eligible counties is available in the “Counties Eligible for 2005 Crop and Livestock Hurricane Assistance Programs” …

Sugar for Ethanol

Randall Weiseman Sugar

The House Ag Committee’s proposed farm bill would allow U.S. growers to sell cane and beet sugar for use in making ethanol. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …

Farm Bill Timeline

Randall Weiseman General

USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner calls the 2007 Farm Bill a work in progress and gives the potential timeline for completing the bill. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …

Produce Safety Research Needs

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The need for increased research into food safety for fresh produce is critical for producers, according to Dr. Martha Roberts who testified recent congressional hearing on behalf of the Florida Tomato Exchange. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …

Ag Committee Markup Coming

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans

Tyron Spearman has information about the farm bill markup coming next week from the House Agriculture Committee.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …

Animal ID Tracking System

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

The Animal Identification System consists of 3 components, one of which is animal tracking.  The head of APHIS, Dr. Ron DeHaven, discusses where things stand with that part of the system.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Are Dairy Farmers Really Getting Rich?

Dan Agri View

Most people have no idea, geographically, where their milk comes from. Today Everett Griner looks at how dairy farmers are doing and what we, as consumers, will be paying for a gallon of milk this same time next year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

Can Dogs Effectively Detect Citrus Pests & Diseases?

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, International

A well-known dog trainer in north central Florida is on the trail of research that could be very meaningful to citrus pest and disease detection efforts. “Pepe” Peruyero, is the founder and president of J & K Canine Academy and “Pepe Dogs” in High Springs, FL. He says with the right support and industry involvement, research could soon produce dogs …

Picking Watermelon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Specialty Crops

2006 National Watermelon Queen Candice Fralish of Alabama offers some advice on how to choose ripe and tasty watermelon. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of …