CLICK HERE for the audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s monthly Citrus Crop Forecast program to begin at about 8:30 a. m. Thursday morning May 10, 2012. Hear the audio stream in this post to test your system, and stay tuned for the LIVE website audio stream program to begin about 8:30 a. …
Dates for Upcoming Events for Specialty Crop Growers
There are a few upcoming events that may be of interest for our Florida specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
A Plea for a Farm Bill This Year
There is still a lot of work to be done in order to achieve a 2012 Farm Bill this year, and USDA Acting Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Ag Michael Scuse is passionate that it must be done before farmers and ranchers enter next spring’s production cycle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Laurel Wilt Found in FL Avocado Tree
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (UF/IFAS) have confirmed the presence of laurel wilt on an avocado tree in a commercial block in the northern tier of the Miami-Dade County avocado production area. Laurel wilt is a destructive disease transmitted by the redbay ambrosia beetle …
Beef Producer Sees How Checkoff Works
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, John Morris from Jefferson County, Alabama took part in a recent event where he saw even more how the beef checkoff works with consumers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Mid Florida Citrus Foundation Grove “A Wonderful Laboratory”
Multi-county Extension agent Gary England discusses the extensive citrus research conducted at the Mid Florida Citrus Foundation’s Krezdorn research grove on Water Conserv II property near Winter Garden. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
O.J. or Olives
Can you imagine Florida without growing oranges? Everett Griner tells us some producers are considering growing olives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Florida Dieticians to Learn More about Beef
A group of dieticians from Florida will be traveling to Kansas later this month as Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said this 3-day tour will actually allow them to learn about the beef industry from pasture to plate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
House Bill Would Prohibit EPAs Expansion of Clean Water Act
New legislation has been introduced in the House to stop attempts by the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to expand federal power under the Clean Water Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
The Possible Connection Between Hurricanes and Volcanoes
A new study that suggest a link between volcanic activity and hurricanes could help make those hurricane season predictions more accurate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …