Yesterday we had information about the BQA certification process and how a producer from Florida encourages everyone to go through it. Well today George Kempfer, who is also the Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, wants Florida producers to know they can go to floridacattlemen.org and go through the certification process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …
GA Grower Chairs Cotton Foundation
The Beltwide Cotton Conferences continue today with a variety of workshops and seminars taking place. I was able to catch up with Chuck Coley, a cotton producer from Vienna, Georgia who is also the Chairman of the Cotton Foundation, and we talked about the foundation and what their efforts involve to help growers across the cotton belt. Download Audio Sponsored …
Citrus Industry eNews: Post-Freeze Grove Care; Nutrients on HLB Trees
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre WEATHER WATCH Grove Care Following Citrus Freeze and La Niña Discussed Multi-county citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt tells what many growers have already done, and can do, to help their groves in …
I Didn’t Know
Farmers and foods we don’t know about. Everett Griner explains. 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 Development and Management PracticesMarch …
Market Outlook Discussed at Beltwide Cotton Conference
The 2011 Beltwide Cotton Conference is in full swing in Atlanta, Georgia where a good crowd was on hand for the today’s Production Conference. One of the featured speakers was T. Jordan Lea, President of the American Cotton Shippers Association and CEO of Eastern Trading in Greensivlle, South Carolina. I talked with him about the cotton market and whether or …
NRCS Reminds Producers About Upcoming Sign Up Deadlines
The following two reports are a quick reminder for producers that January 7, 2011 is the sign up deadline for 2011 funding for two popular Natural Resources Conservation Service programs, the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Longleaf Pine Initiative. Those interested should visit their local NRCS field office. AL-John Curtis: Download Audio FL-Carlos Suarez: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
After Freezes, Growers Have to Make Tough Decisions
The threat of freezing weather has abated for now, but Director of Hendry County Extension, Gene McAvoy, says the risk for the producer is still as strong as ever. 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 …
FFB Applauds Putnam Team
Now that Adam Putnam has officially taken over as Florida’s Ag Commissioner, Florida Farm Bureau is applauding his first moves in the position, the hiring of his team. 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 …
AG CONNECT Expo is This Weekend
AG CONNECT Expo will take place this weekend in Atlanta as Tyron Spearman looks at some of the hilights. 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 …
FL Producer Says BQA Good for End Product
This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Florida cattle producer George Kempfer said being BQA certified helps to provide a good end product for the consumer. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …