Highlands County Citrus Growers Are High On CHMAs

Highlands County is a hotbed for Citrus Health Management Areas, or CHMAs, in which growers coordinate sprays for the control of HLB-spreading psyllids. In these interviews, Lykes Brothers Manager of Special Projects John Gose, Highlands County Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Ray Royce and Highlands County citrus Extension agent Tim Hurner talk about the CHMAs in their area. Topics include …

Weak Voice

Rural America is losing its power. How? Everett Griner tells us. 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

Ag in Review for the Week of September 5, 2011

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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, …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Remembers 9/11

We join you in remembering those whose lives were taken. As we take time to reflect on the 10th Anniversary of a day none of us will ever forget, let us come together to grieve, to remember, to express our gratitude to those who demonstrated what it is to be a hero, and to pledge ourselves to live in honor …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending September 9th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: 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 …

Info Now Available for 2012 FL NRCS Programs

Florida NRCS assistant state Conservationist, Jeff Woods, wants to remind producers who are interested in implementing conservation programs in 2012 about the October 31, 2011 batching date. 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 …

FL Fall Veggie Survey Underway

Jeff Geuder, director of the Florida field office for the National Ag Statistics Service, says they are well underway with their fall vegetable survey. 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 …

Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Veggies

USDA’s MyPlate program is moving forward with its first themed message encouraging consumers to – Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables. 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 …

Many Southeast Counties Declared Natural Disaster Areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 150 counties in Georgia along with a few counties in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee as primary natural disaster areas due to the ongoing drought and excessive heat. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio For a complete list of the counties designated as primary natural disaster areas click here. …

Regulatory Bills Introduced in the Senate

Bills have been introduced in the U.S. Senate which are designed to block the Environmental Protection Agency’s dust and water actions. 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 …