Former Florida Citrus Mutual assistant director of grower affairs Laurie Hurner became the new Highlands County citrus Extension agent this week. Hurner succeeds her father, Tim Hurner. She discusses her background and the job in front of her. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm …
House Ag Committee Leaders Get Floor Time on the Farm Bill
General opening debate on the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 was held in the House Tuesday afternoon. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas shared the long road the legislation has been down, and called the measure a different farm bill for different times. He said reform is in the title of the bill because Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Citrus Expo E-Newsletter: Complete Seminar Schedule; Neem Giveaway
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-Newsletter includes a link to the complete seminar schedule and details on an exhibitor giveaway. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Research May Turn Bad Citrus Economics Around
Florida orange production is on a downward trend because of HLB, but could actually increase because of research investments, citrus economist Bob Norberg told growers attending Florida Citrus Mutual’s annual conference last week. Norberg projects production levels in 10 years based on both the status quo and on slight improvements in tree mortality, replanting rates and yields. He says research …
Real Farms, Real Families
A new ad campaign featuring real photos taken by farmers and farming advocates will to run throughout the Congressional Farm Bill negotiations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
All Agricultural Producers Have Stake in Farm Bill
Cindy Zimmerman has these comments from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding how all agricultural producers have a stake in getting a farm bill passed out of the House, through conference committee and on to the president. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Future of House Farm Bill Uncertain
All eyes are on the U.S. House of Representatives to see what they may do for their version of a new farm bill. But as Tyron Spearman reports, there are some uncertainties about what may happen. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Research
With research, anything is possible. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Ag in Review for the Week of June 10, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Citrus Greening Trust Fund Should be a Top Priority in Farm Bill
Nutrition programs are currently in the center of the Farm Bill debate, but Florida’s Senator Bill Nelson says he is concerned about funding for another program, one that would help combat citrus greening. Download Audio Click here for the complete floor comments from U. S. Senator Bill Nelson regarding HLB. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …