Citrus Research Officials: Foundation and UF To Agree Soon

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus Research and Development Foundation officials say an agreement with the University of Florida on rights to inventions discovered by university scientists is imminent. Negotiations have gone on for months, and some foundation board members just this week expressed concerns about grower rights under a proposed accord. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …

Citrus Research Panel Continues UF Contract Talks

Dan Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation this week proposed more changes in a contract addressing royalties and the rights to inventions created by University of Florida scientists. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on foundation board members’ concerns. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Feral Hogs

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Their spread is costly to the producer. Can they be stopped? Everett Griner tells us of some conservation attempts of the Feral Hog. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

FL Beef Producers are Good Land Stewards

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Wade Grigsby, President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, knows how important the beef checkoff is in not only promoting their product, but also in helping producers get their message out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Trying to Preserve Peanut Gene Bank

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

There is an effort underway to secure funding to try and preserve peanut germ plasm as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Economic Status of FL Agricultural Industry Remains Strong and Stable

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, spoke to the house and senate Ag committees regarding the economic status of Florida’s agricultural industry. And Chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, Carey Baker, said the numbers presented were more this year than ever before. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Healthcare Reform Will Pose Administrative & Economic Challenges

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Agricultural employers and other industry businesses will face administrative challenges and costs increases by 2014 as a result of just-passed landmark health care reform legislation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

H2A Webinar to be Held

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

The Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor is holding a webinar on the Changes to H-2A The webinar will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 10 a.m. You must be a registered user of Workforce3One to register for the webinar. If you are not a user please go to http:// www.workforce3one.org/view/5001007444778993193/info to register and to register for the …

Seven Super Spices

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

Spices make food taste great and can help you eat healthier by reducing the amount of salt, fat and sugar needed when cooking. And according to the spice company McCormick, there is now evidence that each spoonful of spices and herbs may also help protect your health. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Nat’l Academies: Citrus “Greening” Recommendations for FL Growers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FL Dept of Citrus) – Study Requested by Florida Department of Citrus Bartow, Fla. (March 23, 2010) – In April 2009, the National Research Council of the National Academies, at the request of the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC), formed the Committee on the Strategic Planning for the Florida Citrus Industry: Addressing Citrus Greening Disease (Huanglongbing or …