The 2011 Cattle Industry Convention wrapped up yesterday in Denver, Colorado as producers from across the country discussed a variety of issues. Forrest Roberts, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, was pleased with the overall event. And Hal Phillips from Florida, who represents Region II on the Executive Committee on the policy side, talked with me about an issue …
Freeze, Water Issues And Disease Concern Gulf Citrus Growers
December freezes, water issues, citrus black spot and HLB disease are among concerns for the Gulf Citrus Growers Association. Gulf CGA President Carey Soud discusses those issues in these reports. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 4th 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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …
Florida Orange Juice May Help Minimize Freeze Losses
Most of the Sunshine State’s orange crop is meant for juice production, which gives it more flexibility in a freeze event. Rod Bain of USDA reports with Jeff Geudre of National Agricultural Statistics Service Florida Office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …
Approaching Deadline for Comments on Christmas Tree Checkoff
February 7, 2011 is the last day for those involved in the Christmas tree industry to weigh in on whether or not to accept a proposed checkoff program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …
NRCS Offers Funds for Energy Conservation
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced the expansion of an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to help farmers and ranchers conduct energy audits and improve overall energy efficiency of their operations, as we have information about the program in both Alabama & Florida. AL report: Download Audio FL Report: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
New Citrus Commercials Spring From Months Of Effort
In these reports, Florida Department of Citrus deputy executive directors Bob Norberg and Leigh Killeen reveal some of the science, art and hard work that went into producing new Florida orange juice commercials. Download Bob Norberg Audio Download Leigh Killeen Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …
Citrus Researcher Provides Updates On Nutritionals And HLB
University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann was among those providing updates on foliar nutrition programs and HLB at the recent international HLB conference in Orlando. In these reports, Spann tells how well HLB-infected groves have performed when treated with nutritionals, and says there’s nothing to prove nutritionals won’t maintain productivity indefinitely. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with …
Roses Are Red, and Sometimes Blue
With Valentines Day getting a little closer on the calendar, consumers are starting to think of what to get their nearest and dearest. And if that includes roses they may be trying to choose between them smelling good and making it through the week. As many believe that the most fragrant blossoms are also the quickest to wilt. Download Audio …
Canola Fuel
Today Everett Griner tells us how canola has become a versatile and valuable crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …