Florida Citrus Mutual President Vic Story says growers seem to have come through this week’s freeze well, but that more cold weather is coming next week. Download Audio Record-breaking temperatures were reported around the state this week. Ft. Lauderdale reached 39 degrees, breaking its 43 degrees record low set in 1959. At Palm Beach International Airport, the temperature dipped to …
AL Producer Believes in BQA
This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Cullman County, Alabama cattle producer Steve Lake said the BQA program really opened his eyes and encourages producers who have yet to do so to take this course. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Coca-Cola and Cutrale Donate $3 Million to Citrus Greening Research
From University of Florida News GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Coca-Cola and Cutrale Citrus Juices announced today at a meeting of the Florida Citrus Mutual in Lake Alfred that they have each pledged $1.5 million to the University of Florida for research programs. The contributions will be used to fund sustainable research programs managed by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, known …
Another Fla Vs Feds Legal Fight Headed To Pensacola
By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE……… Florida will go to court to challenge tougher federal water standards slated to kick in next year, the state’s top legal and agricultural officials said Tuesday as they filed suit in federal court in Pensacola to block a controversial set of clean water standards they contend are inflexible and …
Dr. Barry Brecke Retires after 35 Years
After 35 years, Dr. Barry Brecke with University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education center in Milton has decided to retire as a special reception was held for him last week. I caught up with Barry as he looked back over his 35 years as a weed scientist. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
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FFA is perhaps America’s finest youth group. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Ag Commissioner Elect Looks At Some Hot Issues
As we approach a new year and a new administration, Florida Ag Commissioner-elect, Adam Putnam, discusses some of the critical issues we are facing, both state and nationally. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Gainesville Biomass Plant Clears Cabinet
By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 7, 2010……..Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet approved on Tuesday the final certification to a 100-megawatt wood burning power plant near Gainesville over the objections of a group of neighbors and environmentalists who called on the panel to defer the issue until legal appeals have been concluded. …
FBC Pleased with Veal Promotion
Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer explains how beef checkoff dollars were able to get veal back on the menu at a popular restaurant chain. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
Mutual: Temps Gets Into 20s Tuesday Morning; Citrus Escapes
Florida Citrus Mutual Director of Communications Andrew Meadows summarizes the weather situation around the citrus belt Tuesday morning. Bottom line, the industry came through OK. In the interview, Meadows also looks ahead at cold temperatures projected again Wednesday morning and next week. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …