As the obesity epidemic continues to garner attention it looks like it has found a new battleground as flavored milk wars are stirring up across the country with many school districts either banning or threatening to ban the popular drink due to sugar content. The following two reports have Greg Miller, president of the Dairy Research Institute, regarding what he …
NCBA Supports Legislation Targeting Renewable Fuels
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has renewed their fight against ethanol by backing legislation to target the renewable fuels mandate. 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 …
Citrus Industry eNews: Get a CEU; OJ Sales Up; Leafminer Control Tips
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Economist Sees Positive OJ Trends in Sales Reports 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 …
Forest Fires
It’s that time of year again and major forest fires are increasing. Everett Griner explains what part of the country is most vulnerable and why. 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 …
Florida’s Gulf Citrus Growers Association Celebrates 25 Years
Florida’s southwest regional growers group held a celebration luncheon Wednesday in LaBelle. History was recited and past presidents and long-time members were honored. 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 …
New CEU Opportunity Available
Citrus growers can earn one core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the article, “Understanding pesticide formulations,” and passing the accompanying test. The third CEU article of the year, authored by University of Florida’s Steve Futch and Ryan Atwood, appears in the June issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Earn your CEU here. Find the first CEU article and test of …
FFB Members Building Relationships with Their Representatives
Last week a large delegation of Florida Farm Bureau members participated in FFB’s annual Field to the Hill event in an effort to discuss some top issues with their congressional representatives. And FFB president John Hoblick says the relationships that were made are an extremely important part of their overall efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
FL Nursery Growers Working Through Tough Economy
Jim Spratt with the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association says many of their growers have managed to find opportunity within the challenges of the slow economy. 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 …
Beef Producers Should Promote their Product
In our “Get to know your beef checkoff” series brought to you by the beef checkoff, Jim Akin from Lauderdale County, Alabama wants cattle producers to realize how important it is for them to learn more about the checkoff which really helps to promote their product. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Record Demand for Peanuts
Today Tyron Spearman looks at the latest stocks and demand report which points to a record demand for peanuts right now. 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 …