The Florida office of USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) encourages citrus growers to apply for funds to help install things like modern irrigation systems, through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP). The sign-up deadline for the next batch of applications to be considered is November 13th. In these two reports, District Conservationist Ed Sheehan in Bartow explains some advantages …
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks Discusses Issues
In this report, now that the crop forecast is in and the harvest getting underway, we asked Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about the issues Mutual has on its plate going into the harvest season. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
I C E Futures U. S. President: Message for Citrus Growers
Growers know of the impact of futures markets on the price they receive for their crop. In this report, I asked I C E Futures U. S. President Tom Farley for his comments directed to citrus growers. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
Florida State Senator Concerned About Property Tax Issue
State Senator J.D. Alexander is voicing concerns about the direction the state legislature is taking during the special session to place a constitutional amendment before the voters that would change how property taxes are calculated across the state. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
NASS Gathering
Federal and state representatives of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service were in Jacksonville, Florida last week to meet and talk about challenges and future plans. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Signup Now for 2008 EQIP Funding
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program has a continuous signup, but producers who want to participate in the program next year need to apply by November 13 at USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service offices in Florida. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about Florida’s aquaculture industry. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …
IFAS Budget Cuts
The special legislative session on the budget last week made significant funding cuts in the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, according to senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources Dr. Jimmy Cheek. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
FL Doing Well with Commit to be Fit
Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, Brad Etheridge, says they are very pleased with the Commit to be Fit program and how well it’s worked for youngsters they’ve involved in the program thus far. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
FDOC Exec on Forecast, World Supplies & Marketing Initiatives
Catching up with Florida Dept of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck recently at the Ray-Bob Groves citrus grower breakfast sponsored by Stallings Crop Insurance the morning of the crop forecast, Keck discussed the crop, factors in Brazil that could further impact world supplies, and the outlook on the marketing side for the coming season. Keck is featured in both these …