In this report, Dr Harold Browning, Director of UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred, FL discusses the recent global gathering of citrus research scientists in China where Florida was well represented. The China gathering included review and discussions about the full scope of citrus research underway around the world. Browning and his team are also very involved …
How Distinct is your Stink?
Humans are known to have unique, genetically determined body odors, called odortypes, which act something like olfactory nametags, helping to distinguish individuals from one another, even pick out a mate. Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …
NCBA Looks Ahead at New Administration
While in Kansas City last week, I was able to talk with both National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Andy Grosetta and Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Colin Woodall about working with the new administration taking over in January. Both said they look forward to hearing who some of the new appointees will be. Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares …
Names in the News
Today Tyron Spearman has a look at some names in the news in both the peanut industry and in the search for a new agriculture secretary. Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …
Prison Greens
As the prison population has grown this decade, the number of prisons and jails and the cost to run them, has risen with it. In 2007, states spent more than $49 billion to supervise the 2.3 million offenders. To keep costs down, prison facilities across the nation are looking to be more cost efficient and consequently more green. Sponsored ContentPropane …
Westchester Group
At NAFB Trade Talk this year, I learned more about a company called the Westchester Group, a national provider of agricultural asset acquisition, management and marketing services that currently manages nearly 70,000 acres in 11 states. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
Valmont Precision
Updating irrigation to be more precise is easier than ever, according to Sara Sims with Valmont Irrigation. Randall Weiseman talked with her about precision irrigation at the recent Sunbelt Ag Expo. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Can a Shrinking Wallet Expand Your Waistline ?
Scientists who study public health say they’re worried that a slumping economy could make American waistlines wider than ever. Families may begin to scrimp on groceries with the cheapest foods often being calorie-rich but nutrient-poor. Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Deadline Reminders
Today Tyron Spearman reminds of us a couple of deadlines coming soon, one dealing with crop insurance and another on the 10-acre rule. Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …
Growers-Get ready for “DRIVE GREEN”!
John Deere is about ready to kick off its series of events throughout much of the eastern part of the U S to promote its new line of tractors and equipment for specialty crops. The first four events are “previews” that will be held in Florida in early December, where growers and customers will have a hands-on chance to “Drive …