Options Still Open for Citrus Funding

Mike Sparks, Florida Citrus Mutual, says in this report that they are still working on funding from Congress to help support the Florida citrus industry. Report (1:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Citrus Nurseries Willing to Make Sacrifices to Stay in Business

In this report, Richard Gaskalla, DPI, discusses how Florida nurseryman have been working to stay in business for the state’s citrus industry. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

New Name for Foundation

The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Research & Education Foundation has been renamed the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, Executive Director Mike Carlton announced today. The name change is part of a reorganization that began when Carlton was named as the foundation’s first full-time executive director in January. “Our mission is to be the leading organization for specialty crop research, education and …

FCA Convention Kicks Off Today

The 2007 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show kicks off today in Marco Island, Florida.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …

Confused About El Niño and La Niña?

Learning different things about this.  Everett Griner tells us some differences and what to expect and when.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …

AL Cattlemen Heading to Washington

There are a couple of issues affecting cattle producers and others in Alabama agriculture that will be discussed when a group heads to our nation’s capitol this week.  Report (1:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GA Beef Media Tour

Part of June Beef Month events in Georgia includes the GBB’s media tour.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …

Ag Secretary Concerned About Farm Bill

There are some things being said in Washington that concerns our Agriculture Secretary about certain aspects in working up the new Farm Bill.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

DPI Working to Educate Growers

Richard Gaskalla, Division of Plant Industry for the Florida Department of Agriculture, talks in this report about what the DPI has planned to educate growers on the new Production Compliance Agreements. Report (1:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

FSA Nominations Needed

Farmer and rancher candidate nominations are now being accepted for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. The nomination period continues through Aug. 1, 2007. Elections take place this fall. In addition nominations are now being accepted for individuals to serve on the Farm Service Agency’s Advisory Committee for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. Nominations are being accepted through July 16th. …