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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Who Is Going to Feed Us in 2050, 2075 or Later?

This needs to be given some serious thought.  Now over 25% of today’s farms are operated by someone 65 or older.  Everett Griner gives us more interesting statistics in this segment that should get us thinking about some important things for the future.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

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.  Report (1:30 mp3) To see the locations, dates, and times Click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

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 help during the fair season.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …

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.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …

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.  Report (:35 mp3) To learn more or to register Click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Peter Pan Peanut Butter is Back

Good news for the peanut industry…..Peter Pan peanut butter is back on grocery store shelves.  Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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, 2026

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …

USDA Official on COOL and Farm Bill

Yet another comment period for Country of Origin labeling came to an end on August 21 and USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory programs Bruce Knight talks about what happens now. Knight also addresses when he thinks the farm bill process will be completed. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …