In the past, corn and soybean prices were not always all that attractive to Southeast farmers and thus many made the decision to plant mostly cotton and peanuts. But a Florida farmer told us things have changed again and he is seriously looking at a few more acres of both corn and soybeans next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Citrus Grower Seeks Answers to Fruit and Leaf Drop
Adam Bunch, a citrus grower and custom herbicides applicator, was among those on the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association bus tour last Friday. Bunch, interviewed at Maury Boyd’s southwest Florida grove, says he took the tour looking for solutions to some issues he’s had this year. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? …
Various Reactions to EPA Decision on RFS
Many livestock groups were not pleased with last week’s announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that they would not grant a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard, but on the other hand, the Renewable Fuels Association was happy with the decision. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Expo Exhibitor Survey Winner
Congratulations to Citrus Expo exhibitor Dawn Smith with PNC Bank! She is the winner of the drawing for a $100 Cabela’s gift card for completing the 2012 Citrus Expo survey. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Cooking Dressing Outside the Bird
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Chef Justin Timineri, the “Fresh From Florida” Culinary Ambassador, talks about why it’s safer to cook turkey dressing outside the bird and why the turkey will be more juicy if you do. For more information and to download some great “Fresh From Florida” recipes, click on Chef Justin. Download Audio To find seasonal recipes …
Fruit Prices, Fruit Drop are Issues for Citrus Grower
David Wheeler, president of Wheeler Farms, says growers without contracts for their fruit might have a hard time paying for the cost of production this season. Like many other growers, Wheeler has seen much higher-than-normal fruit drop. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …
Pumpkin Pie
Everett Griner lets us know about a new world record for the pumpkin, and just about how many pies it will make. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
Boyd Grove Visit Highlights Peace River Tour
A visit to Maury Boyd’s grove and talks with the grower who developed a cocktail to keep HLB-infected trees productive highlighted a Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association tour Friday. Growers on the tour learned much about a wide array of topics, as discussed in this report. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? …
Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers an Economical Option for Specialty Crops
Lonny Smith, Senior Marketing Manager with Agro-culture Liquid Fertilizer says their products are environmentally friendly and economically feasible for specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
EPA Keeps Renewable Fuels Levels in Place After Considering State Requests
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the agency has not found evidence to support a finding of severe “economic harm” that would warrant granting a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The decision is based on economic analyses and modeling done in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). …