This entry to “Grower Trials” comes to us from Highlands County Citrus Growers Association and John Gose of Lykes Bros, who provides this recent memo of field notes and observations dated October 20. Grower Trials Report # 2 (pdf file) Citrus Growers anywhere are invited to send their own grower trials, questions and comments with regard to their dealings with …
Obesity Costs at the Gas Pump
A new study quantifies how much our added weight is costing in fuel use – it takes more gas to move more pounds. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
Protecting Watersheds in Miami
USDA conservation programs help more than farmers and ranchers. The NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection program has helped many areas in Florida cleanup from last year’s hurricanes. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
What’s a Batching Period?
Florida state conservationist Niles Glasgow explains what a batching period is when it comes to applying for NRCS programs. Find out more on the FL NRCS website. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …
GA Ag Commissioner’s Race
Is it time for a change in leadership at the Georgia Department of Agriculture, or are people satisfied with the way things are? That’s the decision voters will make for state agriculture commissioner – between Democrat Tommy Irvin and Republican Gary Black. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …
Bump in the Road for e85
A recent decision by Underwriters Laboratory to review E85 pump parts for approval is a bump in the road for expansion of 85 percent ethanol across this land of ours, but the Renewable Fuels Association says it’s only temporary. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Preparing For the Count
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is preparing for the 2007 Census of Agriculture. FL Report (1:00 wma) AL Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …
Organic Production Increases
Organic foods have been experiencing amazing growth recently according to USDA economist Katherine Greene. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …
FFA Convention Includes Community Service
Blue Jackets Gold Standards is the theme of the National FFA Convention being held this week for the first time in Indianapolis. FFA Executive Director Bill Stagg says they are doing something new this year. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …