“Greening” Research Brings Texas Citrus Visitors to Florida

A small group of growers and citrus researchers from Texas is visiting the Sunshine State this week, on a mission to learn more about the status of citrus “greening” in Florida. They also want to learn how best to handle it if and/or when it arrives in Texas citrus groves. In the first of these two reports, comments from Texas …

Peanut Crop 75% Harvested

 Nice weather the past few days has allowed harvest to roll along, and according to USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, peanut harvest is 75% complete. Tyron Spearman has the numbers.  Report (:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Farm Bill Concerns

The Bush administration has a few concerns about the Senate version of the Farm Bill being debated this week. Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:55 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

FL EQIP Signup Deadline Nearing

For landowners in Florida, here’s a reminder the batching period signup deadline for 2008 EQIP funding is coming up next Tuesday, November 13th.  Report (1:05 mp3) To learn more about EQIP, Click Here Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

AL Grazing Options

Dry conditions across Alabama continue thus putting a strain on many livestock producers across the state in securing feed. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has grazing information that can be helpful for those who do have a little forage to help make it last as long as possible.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

GCA Provides Strong Voice for Producers

With the many issues facing cattlemen right now across Georgia, a strong voice is really needed to help the individual producer. And that voice is available through the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association.  Report (1:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Administration Concerns With Farm Bill

The Bush Administration is threatening a veto of the Senate farm bill in its current form. Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner held a press conference Monday outlining their concerns. Report (1:30 mp3) Conner says Farm Bill concerns also include specialty crop provisions. Report (2:00 mp3) Conner says the Senate farm bill is about $29 billion over budget. Report (1:30 mp3) …

FL NRCS Helps Repair Storm Damage

Two quiet hurricane seasons has helped USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida get caught up on hurricane damage from previous years, but state conservationist Niles Glasgow says there has been some damage on the panhandle recently due to heavy rainfall. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

It’s Going to be a Big Crop

Everett Griner talks about the big crop ahead, and its implications, for one segment of U S agriculture.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

USDA-APHIS Changes “Greening” Quarantine Zone

“Steps Taken to Control Citrus Problem” USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a federal order expanding the citrus greening quarantine zone in Florida. At the same time, the service significantly increased the number of states and territories quarantined due to the presence of the Asian citrus psyllid. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …