We are just 4 weeks away from the 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, as it will take place June 18- 20 in Marco Island. FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley said they are expecting an outstanding convention again this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Differences in Approaches to Senate and House Immigration Reform
With the committee passing of the Senate’s Immigration Reform bill, it is now expected to hit the Senate floor as early as the first week of June. Steve Southerland, Florida Representative and the leadership representative for the sophomore congressional class, explains how the Houses immigration efforts will differ from those of the Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Fresh Citrus ‘Season of High and Low’
Florida’s fresh citrus industry experienced a bit of a roller coaster ride this season. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell discusses the season’s highs and lows and some of the reasons for them. He also takes a look at the industry’s future. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here …
Whiskey Helped Citrus Workers Save the Day
Peter McClure recalls his father telling how whiskey kept citrus workers going so they could save groves in Florida’s 1962 freeze. McClure told the story during the April “A Celebration of Florida Citrus Through the Years” at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Download Audio To view the Abandoned Grove Abatement Initiative flyer CLICK HERE. This citrus news post sponsored by: …
Econo-pack
There is a huge missing market. Small packaging! Everett Griner tells us how this has been totally missed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Planting Intentions Expected to be Close to Actual Acreage for Cotton
Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says there may be some changes in cotton acreage from USDA’s planting intentions report released back in March, but not much. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Consumers Continue to Support Country-of-Origin Labeling
There has been quite a bit of talk regarding mandatory country-of-origin labeling as the agricultural sector has a number of concerns with the mandate. However, a recent survey has found that a large majority of Americans continue to strongly support the practice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Communication Key in Getting Farm Bill Done
Farmers and ranchers may feel like the fate of the Farm Bill is completely out of their hands, but former House Ag Committee member and current Ag Appropriations Committee member Tom Rooney, says there is a lot our producers can do to communicate the need and importance of the Farm Bill. Download Audio Click here for the complete interview with …
Florida Beef Promoted by Producers
The Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, Cliff Coddington of Bradenton, wants cattle producers across Florida to know that their dollars are being spent wisely to promote beef in various ways. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
U.S. and Mexico Ag Secretaries Discuss Ag Trade and Market Access
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently met with Mexico’s New Secretary of Agriculture to discuss bilateral agricultural trade between the two countries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …