In this series of reports, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks reports on talks that Florida, California and Texas citrus interests had about federal marketing orders in Denver early in June. According to Sparks, California and Texas representatives wouldn’t consider a promotional marketing order to raise marketing funds. Those states are, however, interested in an order that would raise research …
The Cost Factor
Everett Griner explains that this is more than just energy and transportation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026
Hungry Animals
Domestic animals are feeling the squeeze. Everett Griner talks on this today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026
El Nino Weather Watch
In this report, USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford (photo) talks with Meteorologist Brad Rippey about the potential for an El Nino weather pattern to develop, and if it does, what the impacts on various areas of the U S may be. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
HLB Likely in Florida Citrus Years Before 2005
HLB (citrus greening disease) was likely in Florida citrus groves years before being confirmed in 2005, University of Florida geneticist and plant breeder Fred Gmitter believes. He thinks the lack of widespread psyllid controls prior to confirmation of HLB allowed the disease to spread. Gmitter, who has recently spoken at numerous grower meetings about apparently successful efforts to control HLB …
More Food Prices
Just who is getting my food dollar? Everett Griner tells you. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026
Ag Tourism
Everett Griner tells us there is more than people think. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026
Product Will Complement Copper in Citrus Canker Fight
Studies in Brazil and Florida have shown that the bactericide Firewall holds promise as a complement to copper for canker control in grapefruit groves. Registration is being sought for its use on Florida grapefruit. In this series of interviews with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff, University of Florida researcher Jim Graham says the product would be especially helpful when applied before …
Soybean Comeback
Research brings bigger yields and Everett Griner tells us about it today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026
Planting Progress
Today Everett Griner explains just what farmers will plant. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026