Young Trees Reduced to Growers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Our citrus news team is on the road this week, visiting with many of our readers and listeners in the Indian River region at their annual seminar series geared for fresh fruit growers. In this report, Citrus Industry Magazine editor Ernie Neff reports from Ft Pierce about some of the seminar presentations. Report (:52 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Quiet in Peanut Markets

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

There’s nothing new to report in the peanut markets right now according to Tyron Spearman.  Report (:35 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Peanut Oil Refinery will Double Production

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

A new peanut oil refinery which opens next month in Georgia is expected to double the production of peanut oil. Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:50 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

GA Cattlemen Watching Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association continues to monitor certain issues being discussed in Atlanta by the Georgia Legislature.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

AL Senior High Beef Cookoff is Saturday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Assocation building in Montgomery will be the site for the 2007 State Senior High beef Cookoff to be held this Saturday, January 27th.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

FL Working Up EQIP Applications

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Many applications were received by the Florida Natural Conservation Resources Service for EQIP projects in 2007.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Grass May Be a Better Source for Ethanol Instead of Corn

Dan Agri View

Researchers are looking into this, but Everett Griner looks at what the downside is to this also.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Feeder Costs Rise Due to Winter Storms

Randall Weiseman Cattle

Winter weather conditions have really affected the costs to cattle feeders in the plains states.  Report (1:00 wma)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Soybean Rust Warning

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Soybeans

Soybean growers are being advised that rust could be a major problem this year, a topic I discussed with University of Florida’s David Wright.  Report (1:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Farm Bill Will Depend on Budget

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Whether or not specialty crops will get more attention in the new Farm Bill will largely be determined by the budget, according to Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association lobbyist Bob Redding who spoke at the recent Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …