During the Citrus Expo seminars, growers will learn how rootstocks react differently to HLB infection and what varieties are more tolerant to HLB. Get all the details at 2:00 on Wed., Aug. 15 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers when Jude Grosser, professor of horticulture at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, presents “Citrus scion and …
Southern Crops Getting a Reprieve from the Weather
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says Southeastern farmers are faring much better than those in the Midwest when it comes to crop condition, and there is more favorable weather in the forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Florida Professor Updates Beef Research Efforts
Dwain Johnson, professor of meat science at the University of Florida, talks about two recent research projects that have been conducted thanks to the beef checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Cattle Thieves
Modern day rustling still exists. Everett Griner tells us how the problem is across the country, not just in one area. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Power Outages and the Food in Your Refrigerator and Freezer
The threat of bad weather could also threaten your food safety. Diane Van with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service gives us a few tips regarding power outages and the food in your refrigerator and freezer. Refrigerator: Download Audio Freezer: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Laser Labeling Could be Expanded Far Beyond Citrus
After years of research, the final comment period is underway on Food and Drug Administration approval of laser light labeling of citrus. But UF’s Ed Exteberria says the technology is now advancing to other forms of produce and could eventually branch out to other parts of the ag sector. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll …
FL NRCS WRP Projects Offering Long-Term Conservation Research and Solutions
The Natural Resources Conservation Service Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property. Hilary Swain, executive director of Archbold Biological Station in Venus, FL, says the restoration projects that they have enrolled under WRP allows for both long-term and short-term collaboration and research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Preliminary Look at House Farm Bill
As the House Agriculture Committee gets set to start working on their version of the 2012 farm bill, Tyron Spearman has a quick look at what they will be focusing on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Florida Livestock Research Efforts to Benefit with Funding
Dr. Geoff Dahl, Chair of the University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences, talks about how funding secured during the recent legislative session will be used for large animal research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Ag Calendar
This morning Tyron Spearman has a look at the ag calendar as there are various events coming up the next couple of weeks that many growers are encouraged to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …