AL Livestock Market Report

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture in Montgomery has this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.  Report (:50 mp3) And a quick note there will not be a report next Friday due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

USDA REVISES REGULATIONS FOR MOVEMENT OF CITRUS FRUIT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2007–The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending its citrus canker regulations to eliminate the pre-harvest grove inspection for all Florida citrus moving interstate.  Instead, the amended regulations will require samples of each lot of citrus at the packinghouse be inspected to ensure the fruit is disease-free.  This rule will be …

Farm-City Week Underway

Today is the official start to the annual Farm-City Week, as it always runs the week ending on Thanksgiving Day. The National Farm City Council works every year to help consumers understand the importance of agriculture.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Awaiting Fresh Fruit Shipping Rules

Our sources indicate information may be available as early as Friday in the highly-anticipated Fresh Fruit Shipping Rules for Florida growers.  If so, we hope to have news on that right here by late afternoon tomorrow. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

No Progress on Farm Bill

Still not much happening in the Senate with the Farm Bill, and Tyron Spearman reports some feel it could be quite a while before we will actually see a new one passed.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Peanut Deliveries Near Completion

Tyron Spearman also has a look at the latest delivery numbers for this years peanut crop.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

COOL Language in Farm Bill

While the farm bill debate continues, Country of Origin Labeling is just one component included the the proposed versions. Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner discusses not only that, but also the issue of a possible veto by the President.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Commitment Needed to Fight Diseases

Whether it’s citrus canker or citrus greening, UF’s Dr. Harold Browning says growers need to be committed in fighting these two diseases.  Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Farm Bill Delays are not Uncommon

As we continue to wait on the Senate to work out their version of the 2007 Farm Bill, Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says delays in getting a new farm bill is not uncommon.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

More Research in E-Coli Breakouts

E-Coli bacteria breakouts have been numerous this year in ground beef. So much so, it has both USDA and Congress concerned.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …