Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes the December citrus crop forecast and an interview with Steve Futch highlighting the topics discussed at a recent grower forum. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference is Today
The Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference is underway in Eufaula, Alabama.This year’s theme is “Forward Thinking with Forage Systems,” and there has been a good turnout, with several newcomers. Speakers include Dr. Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia, Dr. Gary Lacefield from the University of Kentucky, Dr. Jose Debeux from the University of Florida and Dr. Kim Mullenix of …
Restoring Longleaf Ecosystems on Private Lands
Southeast Regional Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), James Tillman, wants to remind forest managers that funding is available to restore longleaf ecosystems on private lands here in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Avian Flu-No Small Problem
Everett Griner tells us what poultry officials are doing in an attempt to keep back-yard poultry safe from the spread of avian flu in today’s Agri View. Science is likely to find a way to control avian bird flu in the near future. One serious concern is the co-operation of backyard poultry owners. Many who maintain a dozen or fewer …
Disney Donation
Disney is donating one and a half million dollars to Feeding America, an organization that serves more than 12-million children each year, supporting food banks nationwide that provide nutritious foods to kids after school. Cathy Isom has the details on the major donation by Disney that will help bring healthy food to communities nationwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Orange Forecast Drops Another 5 Million Boxes for Florida
Mark Hudson of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) released the December citrus crop forecast. He reported Florida non-Valencia oranges for December at 36 million boxes, a drop of 1 million from the November forecast. Valencia oranges came in at 33 million boxes, a drop of 4 million from the November forecast. Download Audio View the …
Silbermann Attends FNV Live event in Norfolk, VA
Newark, Del — Teens and celebrity icons teamed up Nov. 20 to celebrate fruits and vegetables and spread the word about FNV. The sold-out FNV Live event at the Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA, advanced the initiative’s goal to change how teens look at fruits and vegetables. PMA supports FNV, and CEO Bryan Silbermann attended the event, noting: “I was …
USDA Designates 13 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 13 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rainfall, winds, and flooding that occurred during the period of Sept. 1 through Nov. 20, 2015. Those counties are: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Farmers Encouraged to Use Social Media
A large portion of the millennial generation are interested and concerned with where their food comes from. They are also very active on social media, and live minute to minute. As a farmer, how do you bridge that gap and reach this young population? James Miles, an Alabama regional extension agent, says utilizing social media to advertise your farm could …
Urging U.S. Senate to Repeal COOL
When it comes to the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling rule, earlier this week the World Trade Organization did announce they were authorizing Canada and Mexico to assess over $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products. Chase Adams was able to talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, as they discussed the next …