Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has announced the release of additional funding for Conservation Security Program (CSP) implementation. Funds will be made available for both the completion of payments on Fiscal year 2007 CSP contracts as well as to prepare for a future program signup. The new signup would includes the 51 watersheds previously identified for this fiscal year, including the …
Lake O Levels Cause Concern
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson says consumers will see food prices increase and the state face serious economic consequences if the prolonged drought in southeast Florida continues. Total statewide economic losses have already topped an estimated $100 million this year, and are expected to surpass $1 billion over the next two years if the current situation …
More on Windbreaks for Citrus Groves
Bill Castle at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred is doing a lot of study on windbreaks in citrus groves to help prevent the spread of canker. In this report, Castle comments on why growers of fruit for the fresh market should be considering windbreaks into their grove designs. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news …
Citrus Growers Invited to Another CHRP Mtg in Lake County
Another CHRP Meeting has been scheduled, this one for growers in Florida’s Lake County region. RSVP’s are requested for the meeting that begins at 10 a. m. Tuesday August 21st, at the Lake County Extension Service in Tavares. To RSVP, contact Ryan Atwood or Maggie Jarrell at (352) 343-4101. Report (2:00 mp3) Pre-register for Seminars and Trade Show attendance at …
Dry Weather Affecting Peanut Crop
The weekly crop update from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service shows the dry weather is really affecting the peanut crop here in the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has the Report  (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
GA Peanut Crop Suffering
Tyron Spearman also has information peanut growers need to know about their crop. Ă‚Â Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …
Producers See Value in Beef Checkoff
A recent survey shows prodcers across the country once again show support for the beef checkoff program. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …
AL-FL Fall Beef Nutrition Series
Cattle producers in Alabama and Florida are reminded of the Gulf Coast Beef Alliance Program. Ă‚Â Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …
GA Heard County Lamb Show Upcoming
Any 4-H or FFA member in Georgia is welcome to participate in the 7th annual Heard County Lamb Show coming August 25th. Ă‚Â Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Pasture Land Values Increase
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service recently released their Land Values and Cash Rents Report which shows an increase in pasture land across the country. Â Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …