Proclamation signed by the President today regarding National Farm-City Week, 2011

NATIONAL FARM-CITY WEEK, 2011 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION With tenacity, resilience, and humility, our farmers and ranchers have helped drive our Nation’s growth for generations. Season after season, their careful stewardship and dedication brings an abundance of wholesome food, plentiful fiber, a stronger economy, and new …

Metal Thefts

Everett Griner talks on new laws are introduced laws that will tighten metal theft. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Research Suggests Orange Juice Evokes Positive Emotions

Americans have been enjoying the great taste of orange juice for decades, and now research suggests they may turn to this refreshing beverage for how it makes them feel. A new study from the Florida Department of Citrus found drinking orange juice actually made participants feel positive, carefree and rejuvenated. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …

Florida Cattlemen-NCBA Lawsuit against EPA Continues

While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given preliminary approval to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s new state rules concerning fresh water quality standards, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ashley Lyon said EPA has yet to actually accept what the Florida DEP will be doing and thus the Florida Cattlemen’s Association-NCBA lawsuit challenging EPA’s determination letter and final rule establishing …

New Farm Bill may be Written Secretly

As work continues on trying to trim the nation’s budget, Tyron Spearman reports today that some are worried the new farm bill could be secretly written through those budget talks. Download Audio

Citrus Industry eNews: Young Trees with HLB; Brown Rot in Gulf Area

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Young Citrus Trees Struggling with HLB in Florida Groves Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …

Record Records

We all know that records are set to be broken. 2011 has been a record setting year for agriculture among other things. Everett Griner tells us some of these records. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

California Specialty Crop Growers Bracing for Early Freeze

Citrus and specialty crop growers in California are bracing for a wave of very cold air headed their way. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …

Young Citrus Trees Struggling with HLB in Florida Groves

Two citrus growers this week told fellow growers that young trees they’ve planted in recent years are getting infected with HLB, or citrus greening disease, at a high rate. That’s causing Ben Hill Griffin Incorporated production manager Steve Farr and Orange-Co vice president Jerry Newlin to wonder if they can raise sufficient numbers of young trees to maturity. Farr and …

Farm Thefts

Metal thieves are targeting agriculture. Why, Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …