The latest round of USDA crop forecasts is reflecting lower than expected export prospects for many products, as 2015 was a challenging year for many U.S. products. That includes meat exports, as both pork and beef came in below 2014 levels. But Gary Crawford reports those figures show what most people had expected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of …
USDA Projects Third Year of Net Farm Income Declines
USDA expects another drop in net farm income for 2016. The USDA Economic Research Service has predicted a 2.5 percent decline in net cash farm income, forecasted at $54.8 billion this year. Download Audio 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 …
UGA Summit on Women in Agriculture Pulls Attendees from Throughout Southeast
From the University of Georgia/CAES: Athens, Ga. – More than 150 agricultural leaders from across 13 Southern states and Washington, D.C., converged on the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens on Feb. 8 to discuss leadership roles for women in agriculture. “The delegates at this summit represent the future of agriculture,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead in his welcoming …
Tuesday’s USDA Reports Reflect Lower Export Prospects
The latest round of USDA crop forecasts is reflecting lower than expected export prospects for many products. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio 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 …
Great Success with Microbes
Great Success with Microbes for Florida Citrus Grower Doug Holmberg is having great success with microbes in suppressing phytophthora and nematodes. He said the broad-range microbes he gets from Pathway have made the biggest difference in the health of his grove. Holmberg owns and operates Holmberg Farms, a citrus and ornamental nursery in Lithia, Florida. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers …
Slight Changes in USDA’s Florida Citrus Crop Forecast
The only changes made in today’s U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) citrus crop forecast were in Florida. Red grapefruit decreased 3 percent, going from 8.5 million boxes to 8.2 million boxes. The projection for honey tangerines increased from 600,000 boxes to 700,000 boxes, bringing the overall Florida tangerine total to 1.5 million boxes. Download Audio February USDA Citrus Crop Forecast …
Proposed Budget Would Increase Ag Research
In his 2017 budget proposal, President Obama will include an increase in federal spending for agriculture research and development. Download Audio 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 …
USDA Awards $20 Million in Grants for Citrus Greening Research
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $20.1 million in grants to university researchers for research and Extension projects to help citrus producers fight huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening disease. This funding is available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (CDRE), which was authorized by …
Steps to Less Stressful Citrus Production
Eric Waldo of Yara North America recently discussed three steps citrus growers can take for less stressful citrus production, as well as keys to choosing nutrient products. Waldo shares his thoughts in an interview with Southeast AgNet’s Tacy Callies. Waldo’s presentation occurred at a Polk County OJ break hosted by citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers …
Florida Lawmakers Look at Early Start to 2018 Session
Today, Florida State House members are scheduled to consider an early start to the 2018 legislative session, similar to a decision that moved up the beginning of this year’s session. According to The News Service of Florida, the proposal (PCB GOAS 16-01), going before the Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, calls for the 2018 session to begin Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud …