Gift Fruit Now/Grwr Mtg Immokalee/Aussie Citrus News

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report, if you want to ship fresh fruit for the holidays, now’s the time. Also, a grower meeting on psyllid control is set for Tuesday morning Dec 12th in Immokalee. And in citrus news from ‘down under’ Australian growers deal with drought and prepare for their next harvest, meeting with the folks from DNE World Fruit Sales of …

Real or Artificial? That is the Question This Time of Year

Dan Agri View

The number of families choosing real over artificial is climbing.  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

No Help for Farmers Before Christmas

Randall Weiseman General

It’s politics as usual in our nation’s capitol, as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest on issues affecting agriculture.  Report (1:15 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

FBC Uses National Funds for Beef Promotion

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Florida was able to use funds from the national beef checkoff to help with a promotion in the South part of the state.  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

GA Consumers Reminded of Quick Beef Meals

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

If you are busy with holiday shopping but still need a good meal for the family, beef heat and serve meals are the perfect answer.  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 …

AL Consumers Reminded of Quick Beef Meals

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

Beef heat and serve meals are the perfect answer to those busy with holiday shopping, but still want a good meal.  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

Congressman Adam Putnam re Ag Sect’y & Farm Bill

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report, with the crafting of a new Farm Bill among the big agriculture issues upcoming for a new Congress, central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns truly seems to understand the importance of citrus and other specialty crops in the big picture of U. S. agriculture. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Florida Grapefruit 06/07: “A Vintage Crop”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Grapefruit along Florida’s famous Indian River Region is on the rebound, according to Indian River Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique, who says many growers in the region are calling it a “vintage crop.” Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

Georgia Rescued Horse Auction

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Livestock

Nearly 30 horses — nursed back to good health after being taken in for protective custody by the Georgia Department of Agriculture Equine — will be auctioned to the highest bidder on December 16 at the Department’s Critical Care Facility in DeKalb County. Photographs and vital statistics of some horses in the Dec. 16 auction are listed at www.agr.georgia.gov. Report …

New EQIP Programs For 07

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The December 15 batching deadline for 2007 Environmental Quality Incentive Program initiatives is fast approaching and state conservationist Niles Glasgow is urging all producers to head into their county NRCS office to find out what’s new. Find out about Florida NRCS programs at www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …