Charlie Shinn is Asst Director of Governmental Affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, and he stays up to date and on the scene at South Florida Water Management District to monitor issues important to Florida agriculture. Here are his highlights for April. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Citrus Nurseryman Rucks Diversifies Into Eucalyptus
Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery at Frostproof has created a large new facility to produce eucalyptus trees that can fuel electric power plants. In this report, Rucks tells why he diversified into eucalyptus and provides much information about the plants that he thinks could be a good alternative crop for citrus growers. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- …
Recession Proof
Everett Griner lets us know that our agriculture numbers are still strong. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
Chaires to Succeed Kinney at Florida Citrus Packers
Richard Kinney, executive vice president at Florida Citrus Packers, announces his pending retirement and says Peter Chaires, his assistant, will likely succeed him. In this report, Kinney discusses the transition and notes that he’ll continue working in citrus. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Hog Wild
2012 is looking to be a good year for pork exports. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
World Hunger
Today Everett Griner lets us know how costlier farming means more hunger. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
Bug Out
2012 is likely to be a bad bug year. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
Citrus Growers Ask About Research, Trade Issues And More
Florida Citrus Mutual holds the first of several annual area meetings in Bartow this week. Mutual CEO Mike Sparks starts by asking growers what questions they have, and winds up answering several. He reports. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …
Planned Citrus Production Changes Outlined by Lykes VP
Bill Barber, vice president of Lykes Bros. Citrus Management Division, shared his company’s plans for future groves and production and harvesting techniques at a recent international harvesting symposium. In this report, he summarizes the direction his company plans to go, and the expected future productive lifespan of citrus trees. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll …
Dept. of Citrus Helps Young Women With Weight Challenges
The Florida Department of Citrus’s (FDOC) grapefruit program targets active young women, a majority of whom have weight management challenges. FDOC Public Relations Director Karen Mathis tells how the department will try to help those women, and sell more Florida grapefruit and grapefruit juice in the process. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone …