In this report, comments from Executive Director John Jackson of the Florida CItrus Industry Research Coordinating Council about futher support being pledged toward citrus greening research through grower dollars at the Florida Department of Citrus. Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
FL Fresh Citrus Promo Takes Advantage of P-O-P Positioning
In this report, Florida Department of Citrus In-State and Fresh Fruit Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter says Point of Purchase positioning at the retail level is a valuable place to be, but there is not room for everybody. Report (2:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Beef Checkoff Works to Reassure Consumers
Ever since USDA recalled some 143 million pounds of beef this past week, it’s been in the news in one form or another almost everyday. But NCBA’s Kim Essex wants producers to know the beef checkoff continues to work hard in reassuring consumers about the safety of beef. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
New Flush Psyllid Controls & Website Info for Citrus Growers
Here is a series of four reports featuring entomologist Dr Michael Rogers at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. In these reports, Rogers discusses valuable aspects of ongoing citrus greening research and what is being learned along the way from things like cooperative aereal spraying among neighboring growers to help suppress citrus psyllid populations. Report …
More Citrus Psyllid Greening Research Reports
Here is a series of four reports featuring plant pathologist Dr. Ron Brlansky at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred discussing recent findings of some citrus psyllid research and other projects underway. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
New State Conservationist for Florida
A new state conservationist has been named for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, effective March 31. He is Carlos Suarez, currently Deputy State Conservationist for California. Report (1:30 mp3) 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 is Safe to Eat
After the massive beef recall by USDA this weekend, the beef checkoff was hard at workĂ‚Â informing consumers about beef and proper cooking instructions. But eachĂ‚Â of the state beef councils & beef boards here in the Southeast have also been busyĂ‚Â relaying the beefĂ‚Â message…. AL Report Ă‚Â (1:00 mp3)Ă‚Â FL Report Ă‚Â (1:30 mp3)Ă‚Â GA Report Ă‚Â (1:00 mp3)Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Returning Census Forms Saves Money
The National Ag Statistics Service is getting ready to follow-up with people who have not yet returned their 2007 Census of Agriculture forms. The more that are returned before they have to take extra steps, the less taxpayer dollars it costs. Report (1:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET? USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Citrus Nursery Risks Include No Insurance Availability
In the final report in this four part series which began earlier this week, citrus nurseryman Phil Rucks from Frostproof, FL explains yet another high risk situation for rebuilding citrus nurseries – the lack of insurance availability. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
New HLB “Greening” Testing Lab Open in SW Florida
Views at the close of this report about research remaining paramount while juice markets erode and new drink choices continue to appear. The balance of research and marketing investments and new production paradigms continue to challenge growers and industry. Also today a reminder: The new HLB Lab at the UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center is now open and accepting …