Japan may be running out of candidates for agriculture minister. The country’s prime minister has now appointed his fourth ag minister this year. The third resigned earlier this week after just a week on the job, due to a scandal involving misuse of farm subsidies. The previous ag minister resigned last month for another scandal, and the one before that …
Crop Statistics People Need Citrus Grove Access!
In this report, Citrus Crop Statistics Administrator Bob Terry from the Orlando office of USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service reminds the citrus audience of the acute importance that growers and grove managers allow access to USDA statistics personnel as they collect data critical to tree and fruit count development procedures. Report (2:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of …
History of Citrus “Greening” Disease
Andrew Beattie from University of Western Sydney in New South Wales Australia was among numerous presenters at Citrus Expo recently. We caught up with him after his talk for a brief but interesting review of the history of the movement of citrus “greening” disease around the world. Hear his comments in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers …
Who Is Going to Feed Us in 2050, 2075 or Later?
This needs to be given some serious thought.Ă‚Â Now over 25% of today’s farms are operated by someone 65 or older.Ă‚Â Everett Griner gives us more interesting statistics in this segment that should get us thinking about some important things for the future. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
FBC & FCA to Hold Town Hall Meetings
The Florida Beef Council & Florida Cattlemen’s Association are teaming together hold some Town Hall meetings across the state in October. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) To see the locations, dates, and times Click Here Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …
GBB Seeking Volunteers for Fair
Next month will be a busy time for the Georgia Beef Board staff as they are again seeking volunteers to helpĂ‚Â during the fair season. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …
AL Officials Get Animal ID Update
Some state officials from Alabama were in Kansas City last week to get the latest information concerning animal identification. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Extension Field Day is Thursday
The University of Florida’s West Florida Research & Education center will hold their annual Extension Field Day this Thursday at their Jay Research facility. Ă‚Â Report (:35 mp3) To learn more or to register Click Here Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …
Peter Pan Peanut Butter is Back
Good news for the peanut industry…..Peter Pan peanut butter is back on grocery store shelves. Ă‚Â Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …
OJ for Diabetics
A new study by the University at Buffalo indicates that orange juice is a healthy food for diabetics due to its high level of flavonoids. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …