Comments in these two reports from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks. In the first report, about the recent Greening Summit at USDA/APHIS near Washington DC.  Report (1:30 mp3) In the second report, Sparks emphasizes the importance of Florida citrus growers completing the Census of Agriculture questionnaires as soon as possible.  Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS …
Farm Bill Given Extension to March 15
Tyron Spearman reports to us today about just what this extension contains, and means for the producers. Ă‚Â Report (:45 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
FL Cattlemen’s Institute is Next Week
Florida cattle producers are reminded and invited to attend the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute coming up Thursday, January 17th in Kissimmeee. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Farm Bill Has More For Specialty Crops
According to Florida Citrus Mutual Congressional Affairs Director Casey Welch, while both versions of the Farm Bill have a lot more in them for specialty crop support, the two versions get the dollars from very different places.Ă‚Â Hear Welch’s comments in this report.Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) In the second report, Welch adds it may be a while yet before Congress …
Stallings Crop Insurance Hosts Grower Mtgs in N FL, GA, AL
Sponsoring this special announcement: Agriculture producers in North Florida and throughout the Wiregrass region of southwest Georgia and southern Alabama are invited to attend any of six grower meetings being hosted in coming days by Stallings Crop Insurance. Learn more about the meeting agenda, times, places and dates here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Florida’s Peace River Valley Growers to Meet & Eat
Later this week, on Thursday January 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hardee County Agri-Civic Center in Wauchula, Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association will hold its annual meeting, featuring keynote speaker Pat Williams, Sr VP of the Orlando Magic. PRVCGA Executive Director Barbara Carlton comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored …
Little Damage Reported From Cold
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association reports that growers generally escaped significant crop damage from last week’s cold spell. Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
Florida’s “Gotta Get Tougher” On Pest & Disease Introductions
In these reports, comments from Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique, about recent efforts by Florida’s Ag Commissioner to require treatments of California citrus before it enters the Sunshine State, due to a citrus peel disease in California. California growers are crying foul over the decision, saying it is retaliation for California not wanting Florida fruit due to citrus canker …
Ag Census Time
The 2007 Census of Agriculture forms have been mailed and most of you should have received them, so now it’s just a matter of taking a little bit of time to fillĂ‚Â it out andĂ‚Â send back. Below is information about theĂ‚Â censusĂ‚Â and how this year you have another option besides mailing it back. AL Report  (1:15 mp3) FL Report  (1:15 mp3)  This …
New Citrus Varieties Development Update
In this report, an update on efforts to locate new citrus varieties for commercial citrus production in Florida. Peter Chaires of the New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC) says the effort is global in nature and there are ways Florida growers themselves can play a key role in new varieties developmental research efforts. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …