Citrus Grower Mark Colbert: Controlling Psyllids a Top Priority

Mark Colbert, a member of a recent Citrus Expo grower panel discussing citrus health management areas (CHMAs), says controlling psyllids is a high priority for every Florida grower. The Duda grove manager also discusses the Gulf Citrus Growers Association’s long-term use of coordinated psyllid sprays like those used in CHMAs. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored …

September Citrus Industry Magazine Offers Production Info and More

The September issue of Citrus Industry magazine will feature articles on mechanical harvesting, advanced citrus production systems, nutrients and Citrus Expo seminars. The magazine also profiles Lee Jones, general manager of Gardinier Florida Citrus. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff provides more information in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here …

Top Grade

Everett Griner explains to us about “You get what you pay for.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …

Organic Food is Not any More Nutritious Than Non-Organic

A new study has concluded that there is no difference in the amount of vitamins and nutrient content in plant or animal products produced organically versus conventionally produced food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 Enhancement …

Vilsack Says Farm Bill Completion Depends More on Priorities than Time

Congress is set to return next week from their month-long recess and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is among those hoping that their attention will be turned toward the expiring Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …

Both 2012 and Projected 2013 Trade Estimates Looking Good

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says despite lower production estimates for many commodities, the overall trade outlook for the ag sector is up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

Organic Producers & Processors Have Until Sept 30th to Apply for Cost Share

Producers and processors interested in applying for the USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program have until September 30, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …

Florida Youth Learning from Beef Checkoff

Kelly Davis, from Myakka City, Florida, served this past summer as an intern for the Florida Beef Council and Florida Cattlemen’s Association and during that time she saw even more of how the beef checkoff works in educating consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

NRCS Programs Will Continue to Assist Farmers with Conservation Needs

Conservation programs are expected to be streamlined in the next Farm Bill, something that Leonard Jordan with the Natural Resources Conservation Service says should increase efficiency. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

Low Tide

Our inland waterways are falling apart. Everett Griner tells us what problems this will cause. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …