A Thanksgiving message from Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture: Next year, Florida will celebrate 500 years since it was discovered by Juan Ponce de Leon. He named this land “La Florida” because it was the season known in Spain as “Pascua Florida,” the Festival of Flowers, and because much of the land’s vegetation was in bloom. Later, in 1539, another European …
A ‘Passive’ Approach to Citrus Cold Protection
There’s more to cold protection than cranking up the low-volume irrigation the night before freezing temperatures hit. Multi-county citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt discusses some of the passive cold protection practices that can be instituted months or even years before a freeze. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free …
Secretary of Ag Gives Thanks to Rural America
During this time of thanks, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says he is reminded of how blessed the U.S. is to have a strong and vibrant rural America Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …
Gulf Citrus CHMA Updates Spray Recommendations
Just before Thanksgiving, the Gulf Citrus Growers Association alerted growers in the region’s Citrus Health Management Area that now is the time to schedule an area-wide spray for HLB-spreading psyllids. It also updated its recommendations for the year and offered advice from University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got …
$10.00 Corn
High grain prices helps no one. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle 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, 2026
Citrus Industry eNews: Boyd Grove Visit; Black Spot; Fruit Prices
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The Power of Pumpkins
Pumpkins are not commonly grown here in the southeast, but this time of year they are certainly on the top of many folks shopping list. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
BLT Shock
Everett Griner tells us some news today about the world wide bacon shortage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle 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, …
Pink Turkey Meat
Extension expert Alice Henneman answers a popular food safety question during the holidays. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle 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, …