In the first report, Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique says growers in his area continue efforts to determine if aerial sprays can provide widespread control of the psyllids that spread HLB. Download Audio In the second report, he says plentiful spring rains set the region up for a good 2010-11 fruit season but hampered efforts to …
Gulf Dead Zone
Everett Griner tells us that the oil is not the only problem in the Gulf of Mexico. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …
Chambliss Working on FIFRA
Senate Ag leaders Blanche Lincoln and Saxby Chambliss have introduced legislation aimed at clarifying that additional permits are not required for pesticide application in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Spicing Down High Blood Pressure
A new study shows that the spicy ingredient in hot peppers, capsaicin, could lower blood pressure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …
Discussing Farm/Disaster Bills & Peanut Shellers/Buying Points to Meet
In our nation’s capitol, discussions about the upcoming Farm Bill and Disaster Bill continue, as Tyron Spearman has the latest on both of those along with information about a meeting taking place this week involving certain aspects of the peanut industry. Bills: Download Audio Meeting: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
Wednesday Evening Entertainment During Citrus Expo
The newest official Citrus Expo event for those staying in Ft. Myers Wednesday evening, Aug. 18, is the Casino Night fundraiser for Florida FFA, planned as an after-dinner social event. Earlier Wednesday evening is the Gulf Citrus Growers Association’s annual banquet. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Trade Talks
U.S. officials are still trying new tactics. What are they? Everett Griner fills us in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 Education …
Many Reasons To Stay For 2nd Day of Citrus Expo
Additional continuing education units, a steak lunch and prize giveaways, including grills, are among the benefits of staying for the Thursday, Aug. 19 Citrus Expo program. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff cites some of the reasons to stay in these two reports. Expo CEUs Download Audio Grill Giveaway Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Senate Approves Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act passed unanimously in the Senate with some provisions that should make specialty crop growers happy. As it includes a six-cent reimbursement per school lunch tied to serving healthier meals with more fruits and veggies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
More Broadband Projects for Rural Areas
The USDA has announced new broadband investments to further the goal of bringing more households, businesses and institutions in line with 21st century technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …