 In this week’s “Ask the Citrus Expert” feature, UF/IFAS/CREC Director Dr Harold Browning discusses the status of canker and greening research getting underway here in Florida. He says information already existing around the world is saving much time in the process, and that University personnel are spending a good deal of time and effort right now working with fresh packers …
USDA Radio Report regarding Grapefruit Purchase
USDA radio reporters included this report on their national newsline Tuesday, about the recent confirmation that USDA plans to buy millions of gallons of grapefruit juice for government feeding programs. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …
Slowing Volume of Illegal Immigrants and Our Farm Labor
Just what is cutting the flow of illegal immigrants doing to farmers? Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
FL Ag and Business Leaders Want Amendment 3 to Pass!
In this Juice News report, Gary Cooper has comments from Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber about why agriculture folks want Amendment 3 to pass. ALso in this report, a brief follow up with comments from Indian River Citrus League about USDA’s planned purchase of millions of gallons of Florida grapefruit juice, which should help stabalize prices for growers. Report (1:00 wma) …
Florida Ag Wants Amendment 3 to Pass!
Agriculture people in Florida are fed up with needless and inappropriate amendments being made to the state constitution, things like pig crate amendments that make Florida a laughing stock nationwide. BUT there are people who like being able to snow the public into voting for amendments that voters often don’t understand. At the last minute we heard about millions of dollars coming …
USDA Buys Grapefruit Juice
With grapefruit juice inventories at their highest levels in memory for the start of a season, Florida grapefruit growers are elated that USDA has confirmed purchase of millions of pounds of grapefruit juice right here at the start of the harvest season. As Indian River Citrus League’s Doug BOurnique states in this report, it should mean more stable prices for …
Peanut Stocks Are Still Up
Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest peanut stocks & processing numbers. Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Bananas Appeal is Slipping
While consumption of many fresh fruits is increasing, bananas are slipping, according to USDA. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …
Serious Farm Bill Work About to Begin
Lots of work has already been done to gather producer input for the 2007 farm bill. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says once the election is out of the way, serious work on the bill is just around the corner. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …
Beef Checkoff Listens to Consumers
The Beef Checkoff is ready to go with a new plan for 2007. Kim Essex with NCBA’s Federation of State Beef Councils says it’s a plan that was based a lot on consumer research for promotions in each state. AL Report  (1:00 wma) FL Report  (1:00 wma) GA Report  (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …