Vetoed Florida Citrus Research Bill May Be Overridden Soon

Dan Citrus, Florida

A bill that would have codified the Citrus Research and Development Foundation and allowed collection of more grower taxes for disease research was vetoed this year by Gov. Charlie Crist. That veto could be overridden soon as a result of the recent election, according to Florida Citrus Mutual Communications Director Andrew Meadows. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less …

Gulf Coast

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

When you think of the gulf coast you think mainly of shrimp and oysters. Well, there is more there than that and Everett Griner tells us some. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Consumers Going Online for Beef Information

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The checkoff-funded Beef Its What’s For Dinner dot-com website remains the leading online destination for recipes dedicated to beef, as Meredith Stevens said visitors to the site are finding exactly what they need by way of recipes and cooking information and tips in order to have a great beef-eating experience. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

FL NRCS Reminds Producers of Extended CSP Deadline

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Florida State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, want to remind producers that the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the ranking period cut-off date for their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Producers now have until January 7, 201, to finalize their applications; but are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

FFB Encourages Producers to Consider Bio-Energy Crops

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

All the talk recently regarding renewable energy may have a tendency to overwhelm some producers, but Florida Farm Bureau’s Andrew Walmsley says that many producers are already making bio-energy crops work on their operations and he encourages interested farmers to learn more by investigating the possibilities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Research has Found that E-Coli Thrives Around Roots of Plants

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Researchers at Purdue University have found that E. coli can live for weeks around the roots of plants, such as lettuce, and can eventually contaminate above-ground leaves. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Recovery Act Scorecard

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA has issued the Administration’s Recovery Act scorecard for rural America. And Rural Development Chief, Dallas Tonsager, says he believes the efforts have been successful. The following two reports have the details. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Citrus Industry eNews: Putnam on Citrus; Tree-Growth Tips

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida, General

If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites HAVE YOU HEARD? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Putnam Seeks Study Of USDA’s Winter Haven Citrus Lab Move

Dan Citrus, Florida

Shortly before being elected the new Florida agriculture commissioner, Congressman Adam Putnam asked for a federal cost/benefit analysis of the proposed consolidation of two USDA laboratories in Florida. He asked that all research activities currently performed be maintained. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Leaf Vegetables

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Everett Griner lets us know just how southern staples are finding new tables. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …