Seminar sessions at the 2014 Citrus Expo will pick back up again this morning in Ft. Myers. But during yesterday afternoon’s session, growers were able to learn more about cost-share opportunities for precision nutrient and water management. Darrell Smith, assistant director of the Office of Ag Water Policy with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, spoke about cost-share …
Day Two of Citrus Expo
It’s day two of the 2014 Citrus Expo in Ft. Myers. Many folks went through yesterday to see the various booths in the Lee Civic Center and hear the topics discussed during the seminars. Download Audio To learn more about this morning’s seminar program go to www.citrusexpo.net. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Cup of Coffee
Everett Griner talks about why coffee is 100% imported in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Florida Remembers Hurricane Charley on 10th Anniversary
From the Florida Division of Emergency Management: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Ten years ago today, Hurricane Charley made landfall near Port Charlotte in Southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm, making it the strongest storm since Hurricane Andrew to impact Florida. On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Charley, Florida’s residents and visitors are reminded to have a family emergency plan and …
Rural Residents Receiving Food Aid
According to a story from Cindy Zimmerman, more folks in rural areas are receiving SNAP benefits than those in urban areas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
ROI Study Shows Good News for Beef Producers
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, did you know a recent study shows that each dollar invested in the Beef Checkoff Program returned over $11.00 to the beef industry? Dr. Harry Kaiser of Cornell University says beef producers and importers are getting a tremendous rate of return on their investment. …
Citrus Expo Seminar Topics Include Research Funding
Many folks are visiting the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers today for the first day of Citrus Expo. The seminars got started this morning as funding agencies and trial updates were the main topics. One of the speakers was Harold Browning with the Citrus Research and Development Foundation and Taylor Hillman talked with him afterwards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Awards Presented at Recent Peanut Meeting
Tyron Spearman has more information from last week’s Peanut Sheller’s and Buying Points meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
USDA Forecasts Record Corn and Soybean Crops
USDA’s latest forecasts are calling for record corn and soybean crops. But while the report was not as bearish for corn as some had expected, there are questions as to where prices are likely to go and what affect they could have on cash rents for land. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
NCC Commends RMA for Timely Implementation of STAX for Cotton
From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council commended USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) after RMA announced that the Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX) will be available to upland cotton producers through the federal crop insurance program beginning with the 2015 crop year. NCC Chairman Wally Darneille said, “We appreciate RMA’s timely implementation of STAX and …