In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, a recent participant in the junior division of the National Beef Ambassador competition, Anna Conrad from Dover, Florida, told me her duties of being a junior representative is to talk with others her age about the benefits of beef and make sure they understand …
Citrus Official: Long-Term OJ Outlook Bright for Florida Growers
Many factors, including the world’s population growth, point to a potentially bright long-term future for Florida orange juice producers. So says Bob Norberg, deputy executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. 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 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Citrus Scientist: Phytophthora Incidence Increasing with HLB
Southern Gardens Citrus scientist Mike Irey suspects the use of enhanced nutritional programs to help trees cope with HLB could be a reason phytophthora incidence is increasing along with HLB incidence. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Nuts to You!
Everett Griner takes a look at nuts in 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 of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Some Familiar Names Among 11 Department of Citrus Candidates
Some familiar to many in the Florida citrus industry are among the 11 finalists for the job of executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. The Citrus Commission’s Executive Director Search Committee will whittle the list of 11 to no more than five this week, and recommend a final candidate on Dec. 16. This report has the details, including …
Various Winter Meetings Upcoming
There are a variety of meetings coming up this winter as Tyron Spearman takes time to run through a few of those that peanut and cotton growers may be interested in attending. 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 …
Biodiesel Industry Sets Production Record
The U.S. biodiesel industry has set a new annual production record of more than 802-million gallons of biodiesel in plants from Florida to Washington State. 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 …
Tips for Christmas Tree Shopping
If a natural Christmas tree is on your nice list for this year, then Extension expert Mike Bondi has a few tips for finding the perfect one. Download Audio 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 …
Florida Beef Council Thanks Producers
The fact we are seeing lower cattle numbers across Florida has affected the amount of beef checkoff dollars coming in and that’s why Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes wants to thank producers who are paying in to keep the programs working for the beef industry in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
RMA Lowers Some Crop Insurance Premiums
USDA’s Risk Management Agency has lowered crop insurance premiums for corn and soybeans for the 2012 crop year. 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, …