USDA Studies Possible Grapefruit Juice Buy for Schools

With a lot of grapefruit juice in the pipeline now at the start of the season, USDA is looking at the possibility of purchasing some grapefruit juice for school lunch programs.  AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke to U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns about it during his Florida visit Thursday.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …

US Ag Secty Johanns Canker Comp Comments

U S Agriculture Secretary describes how it feels to finally get Florida citrus growers paid in full on USDA commitments from the former citrus canker eradication program.  AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke to him just after the announcement.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …

USDA- Another 100 Million for FL Citrus

Dozens of FL citrus growers and industry leaders meet with US Ag Secretary Mike Johanns Thursday afternoon at FL Citrus Mutual Headquarters to hear announcements about canker compenstion.  Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper has this report.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …

US Ag Secretary Johanns Completes Canker Compensation

At FL Citrus Mutual Headauarters in Lakeland Thursday afternoon the U. S. Ag Secretary announces the last $100 million for FL citrus canker compensation.  Gary Cooper has this report.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Ag Commish Bronson comments on new harvest regulations

New rules are in place for this year’s harvest.  Ag Secretary Charles Bronson comments on this.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …

U S Ag Sect’y Johanns Meets w/Citrus Growers THURSDAY 10-05 in Lakeland

U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announces late Wednesday that he will visit with Florida citrus growers in Lakeland, FL to make a ‘citrus related announcement’.  Gary Cooper has details of the afternoon meeting set for Thursday October 5.  Report (:25 wma) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …

U S Ag Sect’y Visits FL Citrus Growers THURSDAY 10-05 in Lakeland

U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns plans to visit citrus growers in Florida on the afternoon of Thursday October 5.  In this report, Fl Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson comments on the remaining funds still due from the Federal government for the canker eradication program.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …

Citrus Tree Replacements In High Demand & Short Supply

In another installment of our ongoing series about the status of replacement citrus trees, citrus nurseryman Nate Jamison explains in a nutshell the reasons why tree supplies are tight and demand is high.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …

FDOC: Mktg Remains Critical as Retail Prices Creep Higher

Even though supplies are expected to remain tight due to a small FL crop for the upcoming season, industry marketing officials say a strong marketing effort ongoing will remain critical to keeping consumer demand intact at higher retail price levels that are also expected to remain at higher levels.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …

FL Packers Look Toward a Quality Crop

This year’s Florida grapefruit crop is expected to be one of the best quality in years, according to Florida Citrus Packers’ representative Richard Kinney in this report.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …