Citrus Problems

Dan Agri View, Citrus, Florida

A long, hard fight ahead. Everett Griner looks at just what some of these problems are. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

FL Lawmakers May be Back Later this Year

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

While Florida lawmakers have gone home for the summer, they may be back in Tallahassee later this year to deal with a certain budget issue, as Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard explains why. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Final 2008 Cotton Crop Numbers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Final numbers for the 2008 cotton crop were released this morning. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

FL Citrus Crop Forecast Update for May 2009

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

USDA Reports No Change in the 2008-2009 Florida Orange Crop Sponsoring this news report: CLICK HERE to go to the USDA Statistics website where all the citrus crop forecasts are stored, including the just released MAY update as soon as they get it posted. Meanwhile, here is Florida Citrus Mutual’s take on this month’s update: LAKELAND, Fla. (Citrus Mutual – …

Residue Cover

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Georgia

More satellite technology. What is this geared to? Everett Greiner tells us. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

On Line Citrus Plant Interdiction Part of CHRP Enforcement Efforts

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Halting the movement of citrus plants from a growing list of quarantined areas was a primary topic of a conference call between some citrus industry folks and officials involved with the Citrus Health Response Plan in recent days. In this report, Scott Sanner, national coordinator for USDA’s Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance Program, says in addition to watching the more …

FL NRCS Educates Students Through Ag-Venture

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Last fall, approximately 1,300 Highlands County third graders had the opportunity to participate in Ag-Venture. A 3-day program for students to gain experience, understanding, and appreciation of our local agricultural practices. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …

Climate Change Issue Needs to be Handled Carefully

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

There is quite a bit of talk regarding climate change and how proposed legislation may affect the agriculture sector. Mark Masyln, Executive Director of Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau, says the issues should be addressed carefully. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …

FL NRCS: $1.325 Million Available for Florida Organic Producers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Applications Accepted Until May 29, 2009 – GAINESVILLE, May 8, 2009—The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida announces over $1.3 Million in funding available for qualified applicants for a new Organics Initiative. The initiative meets the Obama Administration’s promise to encourage more organic agriculture production. Funding for the initiative is being made available as …

FL Governor Expected to Sign Budget

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

Last Friday the Florida legislature finally passed the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year and Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said it’s now headed to the Governor who is expected to sign it. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …