For Immediate Release: LAKELAND, Fla. (December 10, 2010) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its December citrus forecast Friday, estimating Florida will produce 143 million boxes of oranges in 2010-2011, down 3 million boxes from the initial October estimate. The cold temperatures earlier this week, which didn’t cause any material damage to the crop, had nothing to do with …
More Cold Weather on the Way
As we continue to cover this early season cold snap, we are looking at yet another round of chilly weather that will most likely affect our specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Still Some Discontent Regarding the FDA Food Safety Bill
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, S.510, which passed the House as part of a continuing resolution, is drawing fire from several interested parties. While it contains a number of important provisions, United Fresh Senior Vice President Robert Guenther says, – the Tester amendment weakens public health protection by exempting some producers and processors based only on the size of …
Making Smoked Salmon Safer
USDA scientists have found a way to make salmon dip a little safer this Christmas season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
Agrotain Controls Nitrogen Loss
When you fertilize your crop with urea or liquid nitrogen, nitrogen loss starts the moment you apply. But Agrotain International President Mike Stegmann said Agrotain can help control that loss. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
December Cotton Crop Report
The December all cotton crop production report was released this morning, and Steve Maliszewski with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service in Washington D.C. says farmers have received a present of an early harvest this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Food Costs
2011 food costs sound moderate. What are some of the increases? Everett Griner takes a look and gives us some figures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle …
Citrus Grower Shares Suggestions For Florida Job Growth
Vic Story is a member of Gov.-elect Rick Scott’s Economic Development Transition Team, which is meeting this week. He offers his proposals for helping increase the number of agricultural jobs in the state. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
FFB Cautiously Optimistic About Proposed Estate Tax Deal
Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says they pleased with the estate tax proposal, but realize that there is still work to be done before it is a done deal for producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Call for Entries for 2011 National Ag Day Essay Contest
Next year’s National Ag Day is slated for March 15, 2011. And to help celebrate, the Agriculture Council of America is asking ninth to 12th grade students to submit an original, 450-word essay or a two-minute video essay about the importance of agriculture. More information can be found at www.agday.org. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …