Farm Bill Action a Priority During Lame Duck Session

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

With the elections now behind us, House Ag Chairman Frank Lucas says he is now refocused on the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

Citrus Industry eNews: More on Citrus Land Values

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: One crushing blow. Many different pests. DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Land Values Reflect Fruit Prices; Indian River Land Values Addressed Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …

Land Use Changes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner tells us how farmers are growing more on less land. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …

Former U. S. Sec. of Ag Speak at NAFB Conf. in Kansas City

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Attending the annual convention of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) this week in Kansas City, Southeast AgNet farm broadcast team members are visiting with agricultural news-makers on many of the national agriculture issues of our times. Among all the elections chatter, one interesting forum involved three former U. S. Secretaries of Agriculture. Each of them shared candid and …

Prices, Pests, Water, Labor among Gulf Citrus Concerns

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Gulf Citrus Growers Association Executive Vice President Ron Hamel discusses key issues that his southwest Florida association will address this season. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to …

Bournique Discusses State of Indian River Citrus

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Indian River citrus region has recently experienced its best growing conditions in years, Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique reports. Bournique also discusses canker, the search for research dollars, water issues and more. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …

Only “Good” Citrus News

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Several pieces of genuinely “good news” concerning Florida’s citrus industry were reported by Florida’s news media over the past week. There were two reports about elements within the citrus industry contributing to good causes. In another report, a Florida Department of Citrus spokesperson defends the nutritional qualities of orange juice. This report summarizes the good news. Download Audio THANK YOU …

Where Presidential Candidates Stand on Ag Related Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Election Day is upon us and just in case you are still undecided, The American Soybean Association recently posed several Ag-issue related questions to the two men seeking the nation’s highest office. ASA President Steve Wellman notes that President Obama and Governor Romney were both in favor on passing the Farm Bill this year and had similar thoughts on what …

Grower/FCC Member Addresses Citrus Drop, Calories in OJ

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark at a recent Citrus Commission meeting said Florida’s 2012-13 crop may be smaller than forecast because of excessive fruit drop. He also wondered how the Florida Department of Citrus will counter reports about fruit juices being high in calories and sugar. He addresses both issues in this report. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus …

Bayer CropScience Hosts Growers at Tampa Conference

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Scores of Florida citrus growers attend Bayer CropScience’s recent Citrus Innovation Conference in Tampa. Steve Olson, Bayer product manager for insecticides, tells the purpose of the conference and discusses some of the company’s citrus products. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions …