There is a strong desire by the Ag community to write the 2012 Farm Bill this year, but House Ag Chairman Frank Lucas points out that it will be hard to do without knowing how much money will be available. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Allowance of State Numeric Nutrient Criteria Standards Now Up to Congress
To ensure that Florida maintains the primary role for establishing and implementing water quality standards for its waters Congress needs to adopt “The State Waters Partnership Act”, to force the EPA to adopt Florida’s science-based Numeric Nutrient Criteria on water quality regulation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Presidents Budget Proposal Zeros Out Potato Research Funding
President Obama’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2013 includes the elimination of nearly $3 million for potato research. 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, …
California Growers Not Experiencing Florida’s Mild Winter
Our fellow citrus growers in California are not enjoying the same mild winter as Florida growers with California Citrus Mutual reporting that about one-third of the mandarin crop will ultimately be lost to freeze damage. 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 …
FFVA Labor Director Discusses Numerous Citrus Labor Issues
A wide array of labor issues impacting Florida’s citrus industry are discussed by Mike Carlton, director of labor relations at Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association. Topics addressed include E-Verify, the H-2A guest worker program, and where future citrus workers will come from. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor …
Florida Citrus Labor Not A Problem; Was Major Issue Last Year
The lack of harvesting labor plagued Florida’s citrus industry last year. So far this season, growers and harvesters say enough labor has been available. Harvester Carson Futch, president of P & H Solutions, discusses this season’s labor situation. 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 …
Feb. 2013 New Abscission Chemical Target Date For Florida Citrus
The owner/manufacturer of the abscission chemical CMNP, which is expected to make orange harvesting more efficient and less expensive, now hopes to have authority to use the chemical in Florida by early 2013. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Cuban Trade
Cubans are doing without while our Congress waits. Everett Griner explains. 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
Payment Programs Include New Limits & New Peanut Butter Plant
Payment programs signups are underway as Tyron Spearman has information about new limits with these programs along with a story about how a new peanut butter plant that’s off and running in Alabama. Payments: Download Audio Plant: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Ag a Winner in FL Redistricting Process
According to FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam, Florida’s new congressional maps will give the rural sector a bigger voice in the state. 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 …