While it is the week leading to Christmas, there are some busy thinking about a new farm bill and the concerns with how it’s being being proposed as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …
Divided Citrus Commission Picks Ackerman To Head FDOC
Publix Super Markets category marketing manager Douglas Ackerman was chosen to be the new Florida Department of Citrus executive director by a 5-4 vote of the Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday. His starting date and salary – up to $250,000 – will be negotiated soon. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 …
CRDF’s Jerkins Cites “Great Strides” On Citrus Greening
Citrus Research and Development Foundation President Tom Jerkins, profiled in the December issue of Citrus Industry magazine, says the foundation is making strong progress on a multi-pronged approach to solving citrus greening disease, or HLB. 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 ProductsJuly …
Immigration Issues A Top Priority For Florida Citrus Mutual
Grower trade association Florida Citrus Mutual has declared immigration to be one of its top priorities. In the first report, Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says Florida growers want to avoid the problems that Georgia farmers encountered when that state passed immigration legislation. Download Audio In the other reports, Sparks discusses the federal H2A program that allows guest agricultural workers to …
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Long range forecast has two sides. Everett Griner explains. 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Florida Promoting Beef for the Holidays
When it comes to ideas for delicious meals, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said beef makes an absolutely fantastic choice for the holidays. 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 …
The Iconic Christmas Tree
One of the most iconic symbols of Christmas is the Christmas Tree. 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
FDACS Preparing for School Meal Program Transfer
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is preparing for the transfer of the state’s school food and nutrition programs on January 1, 2012. 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 …
Young Peanut Farmer Nominations and Ag Calendar
They are looking for nominations for the Georgia Peanut Commission’s annual Outstanding Young Peanut Farmer Award as Tyron Spearman has those details along with an update of events coming up on the agriculture calendar. 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 …
Ag Committee Ranking Member Believes Farm Bill Could Be an Uphill Battle
Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson has some strong opinions regarding the 2012 Farm Bill. 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, …