HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Unless you want to start getting phone calls or visits from the National Ag Statistics Service, you better get that Census of Agriculture form filled out and returned. Make it easy and do it on-line at agcensus.usda.gov. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Areawide Controls Advised for Best Citrus Psyllid Control
In this report, some pointed advice about an areawide approach to citrus psyllid control from Dr Michael Rogers. Rogers is a researcher at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
GA Hosting NCBA Region II Meeting
Cattlemen from Alabama, Florida, & Georgia will joinĂ‚Â those from the other 5 NCBA Region II states for their annual meetingĂ‚Â to be held this week in Columbus, Ga.Ă‚Â ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3)Ă‚Â To learn more contact the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association at 1-877-444-Beef. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Florida Carbon Credits Meetings
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation and AgraGate Climate Credits Corp. have partnered to provide carbon credits services to farmers, ranchers and private forest owners. Those interested in learning more can attend one of three meetings being held this month in north Florida. The meeting dates, times and locations include: Gainesville: Monday, May 19 at 6:30 pm at the Florida Farm …
Ag Literacy Day Success
The number of Florida agriculture industry representatives reading for Florida Agriculture Literacy Day grew 9 percent to 1,637 this year, according to estimates by Florida Agriculture in the Classroom. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Sparks Praised for Citrus Mutual Leadership
Recently wrapping up another series of localized grower meetings around Florida, Citrus Mutual leaders say they are pleased with the turnout and feedback derived from the gatherings. Meanwhile, members like new Mutual board member Tom Jerkins, VP & General Manager of Blue Goose Growers (photo left) who spoke to us at the Mutual grower meeting in Vero Beach recently, say …
State and Federal Legislative Actions Involve Citrus
In Tallahassee, lawmakers put finishing touches on a number of bills, some involving citrus. And in Washington D C it appears we may see a Farm Bill finalilzed this year after all, at least that is the latest as of today. Hear a few more tidbits about both these items in this brief report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
FL IFAS Cuts Better than First Thought
One big issue this year for the Florida Legislature was of course the budget as many faced cuts across the state. But Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association says the cuts for IFAS were not as drastic as first thought. ReportĂ‚Â (1:30 mp3) Ard has more information about otherĂ‚Â topicsĂ‚Â in this years Florida Legislative Session of interest to cattlemen and …
Commissioner’s Spotlight on Everglades CARES
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the upcoming Northern Everglades CARES recognition event on May 15. More information is available at ThisFarmCARES.org on the web. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Greening Talks Yield Research Priorities Directives-full series
I’ve continued to add segments to this series, so I’m updating this post to be sure our citrus visitors hear what is now this full eight-part series with Dr Robert Davis. Among the scientists gathered in Ft Pierce recently to discuss greening and canker research, Davis is a scientist with USDA at the Beltsville MD lab and a member of …