Citrus Industry eNews: The Buzz on Biofuels; CRDF Update

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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 EXPLORING ALTERNATIVES The Buzz on Biofuel Crops Did you know there are incentives available for citrus growers interested in biofuel crops? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …

Decline of Pollinators an International Concern

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

The concerns about declining pollinator populations are a universal concern and therefore, Canada and Mexico have teamed up with the United States to work on a variety of levels to help address the alarming problem. 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 …

Bill Gillon Officially on Board as Cotton Board CEO

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Southeast Regional Communications Manager for the Cotton Board, Monty Bain, says that they are excited to have new president and CEO, Bill Gillon, officially on board. 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 …

Cattle Industry Benefits from Beef Checkoff

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

In our “Get to know your Beef Checkoff” series, brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, today we hear from Dr. Frank Thomas of Alamo, Georgia who said he is pleased with what the beef checkoff has done over the years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

NRCS Working with Tribes on Conservation Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

As a part of USDA’s ongoing tribal relations effort, leaders from the Alabama and Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service attended this year’s South East American Indian Program Delivery Meeting in Hollywood, Florida. The following two reports detail the importance of meetings like these in order for the service to develop and maintain strong relationships with the tribes. AL – Dr. …

Kudzu Bug

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner tells us how there is a new invasive bug to deal with an invasive plant. 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 …

BP to Pay $20 Million for Seafood Inspection and Marketing Efforts

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that BP will pay $20 million to his department over the next three years to help fund enhanced seafood inspections and marketing efforts aimed at restoring public confidence in the safety of Gulf of Mexico seafood. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

Ag Environmental Award Winner Wants to Showcase the Real FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General

2010 Ag-Environmental Leadership Award winner, Mike Adams, says that he believes it is important to educate the public about all of Florida’s attractions, something that he does on a regular basis through his Saturiwa Conservation Area. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …

Continuing to Track Food Inflation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Corn, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry

According to USDA economist, Ephriam Leibtag, consumers are starting to see higher prices in the grocery isles, but not much. Download Audio 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, …

Integration Of Citrus Research Panels On Hold … For Now

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation this week tabled discussions about absorbing the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff provides an overview of the controversial topic in the first report. Foundation Governance Committee Chairman Ricke Kress discusses the issue in the second report. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per …