In this report Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique talks about what he calls the “vintage crop” of Indian River fruit this year according to growers, packers, and ag statistics people too. In the second part of this feature, Bournique also shares some of his thoughts about the mood in his area right now considering all the crop disease pressures …
U S Sugar Pres/CEO Publishes Open Letter re SFWMD Buyout
President/CEO of U. S. Sugar Corporation, Robert H. Buker, Jr. goes on record today with this letter: Dear Employees and Stockholders: As you know, on December 8, 2008, your Company approved and entered into an agreement with the South Florida Water Management District (the “District”) to sell to the District for $1.34 billion substantially all of your Company’s real estate …
Bio-Engineered Foods Gaining Global Ground
For years Bio-Engineered Foods seems to of gotten the proverbial snub from other countries. But Ag Secretary Ed Schafer says that mentality is changing in order to keep up with the world’s growing population. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …
Still Bringing in Peanuts and Talks of Possibly Opening Farm Bill
Believe it or not but growers are still bringing in peanuts as Tyron Spearman updates where the numbers stand at this time, plus looks at reports about some who may be interested in re-opening the farm bill. Hear about peanuts: Hear about farm bill: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
Indian River Citrus Crop 2008-2009: “Exceptional”
In this report, comments from Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique, expanding on the virtues of the famous region’s crop quality this year. He says according to local growers and packers as well as Florida Agriculture Statistics, the quality of the River’s fresh fruit this year is well above average. Bournique also says feelings are upbeat and positive for the …
California Citrus Industry Leaders Take Florida HLB Tour
During the recent International Research Conference on Huanglongbing in Orlando, some of the participants took a field trip to witness first hand the disease known to many Florida growers as “citrus greening”. Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows was among those helping to organize tour stops and discussions, and talks to our listeners about what went on. HLB Conference Coverage …
Exports Increasing to Iraq
USDA is partnering with Land Grant Universities in working to improve Iraq’s Agriculture Extension System and boost food production for the country. The project has also been beneficial for US Agricultural exports and General Sales Manager, Kirk Miller says that he expects the exporting opportunities to Iraq to only increase. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied …
Agritourism Resources Available
It seems that consumers are more interested in how their food is produced these days. This has oppened additional options for diversification and stability to more farming operations. But Scott Heilberger, a Rural Health Communications Specialist with the National Farm Medicine Center, says there are many things to consider before opening an agritourism operation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Farm Bureau Discussion Meet is Important
One of the popular events at the Georgia Farm Bureau Convention is the Discussion Meet and Clay Talton, county extension coordinator for Elbert County and a finalist, explains why he thinks it is an important one. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …
Challenges for New Secretary of Agriculture
As we anxiously await to here who will be the next Secretary of Agriculture in the president elect’s cabinet, former Secretary John Block has these thoughts about the challenges that lay ahead for the position. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …