Retail Food Prices Up for 1st Quarter

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Marketbasket Survey the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $49.07, up $2.10 compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. However, a closer look shows that Americans still spend the lowest percentage of their disposable annual income on food compared to any country …

Citrus Studies Offer Insight Into Foliar Nutrients And HLB

University of Florida scientist Bob Rouse, in these reports, discusses recent research offering insights into the way foliar nutrients may work to keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive for years. 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, …

FCA Tracking Budget talks in Legislature

The 2011 Florida legislative session is now half over and when it comes to the state budget, Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard updates how the University of Florida IFAS may fare this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

April Florida All Citrus Remains Same-FCOJ Yields Up

The Citrus crop forecast released by USDA this morning revealed All Florida orange and grapefruit remaining the same while FCOJ yields increased. To hear the forecast Download Audio For a copy of the April USDA Citrus Crop Forercast Form (.pdf format) CLICK HERE. Citrus Crop Forecast Update Coverage sponsor: A family-owned and operated crop insurance agency. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Meador Discusses Citrus Mechanical Harvesting Progress

Paul Meador, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission’s Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council, in these reports gives an update on mechanical harvesting efforts, the abscission chemical CMNP, tree health and mechanical harvesting, and the use of mechanical harvesting in conjunction with advanced citrus production systems. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Meat Labels Coming

Everett Griner tells us about changes coming from USDA. You will know what is in your meat. 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

General Ag Bill Addressed Many 2011 Issues

We have covered the General Ag Bill closely over the past few sessions and House Ag Policy Chair, Steve Crisafulli says the successful veto override has allowed lawmakers to address many issues that were on the plate for 2011 in one broad stroke. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

Sustainable Plant Containers May Not be so Green After All

Many in the nursery industry are looking at improving their environmental footprint with green products made for commercial greenhouses such as natural bio-degradable green pots and containers, but researchers are currently studying just how green these products are. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

FCA President Testifies at Hearing

Jim Strickland, President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, was one of two members of the NCBA who testified yesterday before the House Agriculture Committee’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee on how challenges in the industry and the impact federal regulations are having on their operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …

Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Progress; Leafminer Control

If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Special Rebate Offer Jan. 1-May 31, 2011 DON’T MISS THIS Highlands Citrus Growers on HLB Progress and CHMAs Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …