WASHINGTON – The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, chaired by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, today released for public review and feedback its comprehensive preliminary strategy for long term ecosystem restoration. The strategy, which will be presented to President Obama at the end of the public review period, represents an historic opportunity for addressing long-standing issues …
Citrus Grower Now A Believer In Maury Boyd Cocktail For HLB
Barron Collier grove manager Gary Briscoe once scoffed at the salicylic acid in the Maury Boyd cocktail for HLB-infected trees – what he called “putting aspirin on a citrus tree” – but now uses the cocktail successfully. Briscoe, who spoke at Citrus Expo, tells about his experience with the cocktail and offers some suggestions. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got …
October Citrus Industry Covers HLB, Food Safety, Expo And More
Two articles in the October issue of Citrus Industry magazine focus on HLB management. Other topics will include Argentina, food safety, Citrus Expo seminars, grower roundtable discussions and more. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff has the details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Farm Spending
With the budget battle continuing and the economy not looking a lot better, Everett Griner talks about how producers are preparing for new cuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
More Peanuts will be Needed Next Year
It’s not for sure just how short peanut supplies will be after this year’s crop is harvested, but Tyron Spearman looks at what’s being said and the fact it leads many to realize more peanuts are going to be needed next year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
Florida Beef Promoted During Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is underway as the Florida Beef Council is involved with a brand new promotion that Ashley Hughes said ties in well with the annual event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Blueberry Research Unveils Some Surprises
A team of researchers have unraveled some of the genetic mysteries of blueberries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
Cantaloupe Considered High Risk for Pathogen Contamination
Even before the latest listeria outbreak, cantaloupes were in the top 10 foods most often suspected of contamination. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Sunbelt Continuing to Lead the Way in Showcasing Innovation
As we continue to count down to the Sunbelt Ag Expo coming up October 18-20, 2011, executive director Chip Blalock says they are very proud to once again offer insight into the latest technology and innovation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Twenty-fifth annual Georgia Peanut Tour held in Southwest Georgia
Tifton, GA – Oct. 3, 2011 – For many first time attendees on the 25th annual Georgia Peanut Tour the event provided them with an opportunity to actually walk through a peanut field and see peanuts plowed up with a digger at harvest. The tour kicked off last week and highlighted a cross section of the peanut industry. The tour …