We’re going to be doing some feature segments in coming days and weeks on citrus research updates, now that things are starting to get more active as funding works its way into the process and various studies get underway. In these reports, comments from Dr Harold Browning, Center Director at UF’s Lake Alfred Citrus Research and Education Center, about the …
Farm Bill & “Permanent Law”?
In this report, comments from Acting U S Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner late last week, about the talk in some circles about the Farm Bill reverting to ‘permanent law’ should differences in House and Senate versions not get worked out. Report (2:00 mp3) Hear the entire Conner interview in a previous post to this website. BY THE WAY, BREAKING NEWS…Today …
Candidates Stump for Citrus Votes
Presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee both talked citrus a little bit as they stumped for votes in recent days. Click here to find some photos published on the Florida Citrus Mutual website, and listen to brief comments in this Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
AL-FL Peanut Trade Show is February 7th
The annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held February 7th in Dothan. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? 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 Targeted …
NW FL Beef Conference is Coming Feb 7th
Cattle producers are remindedĂ‚Â about the annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference coming up in Marianna on February 7th. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3)Ă‚Â To learn more about this years conference, click Here 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 …
Acting U S Ag Secty re Farm Bill in “Difficult Situation…”
In these two reports, excerpts from an exclusive interview with Acting U S Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner during his quick visit to Florida this week. Conner explains concerns he says are holding up Farm Bill progress in Congress. Hear the entire Conner interview in a previous post to this website. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE …
Burns Becomes Assoc Director at UF/IFAS/CREC
Dr. Jackie Burns, professor of horticulture, was recently named the Associate Center Director for the University of Florida, IFAS, Citrus Research and Education Center. Her appointment as Associate Center Director will allow her more opportunities for growth, and puts CREC in line with most other IFAS Centers (and Departments) in having an associate administrator in the unit. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Acting U S Ag Secretary Conner Exclusive re Citrus & Farm Bill
Acting U S Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner is traveling heavily these days all over the nation, making talks and engaging agriculture folks in discussions about Farm Bill negotiations that seem logjammed in Congress. In Florida this week to talk citrus issues, and to meet with a national gathering of farm cooperatives going on in Orlando, we appreciate being given exclusive …
Conservation Tillage Workshops Held
Workshops were held this week for Alabama and Florida farmers wanting to learn more about conservation tillage methods from other farmers and researchers. Randall Weiseman talked with Agronomist Ben Moore with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Report (1:30 mp3) FEBRUARY 4TH IS THE DEADLINE – HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? University of Florida extension agronomist David Wright …
FDOC Fresh and Gift Fruit Marketing Details
In this week’s Florida Department of Citrus features, In-State Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter discusses the recent seasonal gift fruit promotions, and offers comments about Florida’s particular power in fresh fruit marketing programs. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …