Rains a “Blessing” for Citrus, but Worries of Canker Spread

Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks and Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Barbara Carlton discuss how Florida citrus fared from Tropical Storm Debby. Download Audio Also in the second program, hear what you may learn about new citrus canker detection methods at the upcoming Citrus Expo in Ft. Myers. Commercial citrus growers can pre-register now online for a chance …

High Pressure System Moving in Behind Debby

Florida’s soaked ground will be given a chance to dry out next week, thanks to a high pressure system moving in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …

Taking the Bite Out of Mosquitoes

Extension entomologist Mike Potter gives us a few tips on how to enjoy our summer activities while dealing with the pesky, painful and potentially dangerous mosquito. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …

Vilsack Weighs in on Need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Supreme Courts’ recent ruling on the Arizona’s immigration law does not assist agriculture with their ongoing labor issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …

NCBA Encouraged by House Hearing on Superfund Legislation

WASHINGTON (June 27, 2012) – The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee hosted a hearing today, June 27, 2012, to deliberate on the “Superfund Common-Sense Act” introduced by Congressman Billy Long (R-Mo.) According to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander, the legislation (H.R. 2997) would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the courts from imposing what Alexander called …

Pecan Oil???

Everett Griner tells us how researchers are working on a new oil that might benefit the pecan producer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …

Alabama Agribusiness Council Holds Annual Meeting

Orange Beach, Alabama has been the setting the past couple of days for the annual meeting of the Alabama Agribusiness Council. Taking over at this event as the new President, Fred Clark from Montgomery explained to me what the organization is all about. Download Audio To learn more visit the Alabama Agribusiness Council website Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

WIC Amendment Approved by House Appropriations Committee

Included in the Agriculture Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2013 is an amendment that would prohibit the U.S. Department of Agriculture from using funds to exclude the eligibility of any fresh vegetable from the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Supreme Court Will Not Hear Tri-State Water War Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has said that it will not take up the decades’ long water war between Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …

Rains from T S “Debby” Not Likely to Benefit Majority of Southeast

Many farmers in Florida have seen their drought all but dissipate thanks to Tropical Storm Debby, but USDA Meteorologist Mark Brusberg says that Debby’s rains will most likely remain concentrated in a relatively small area. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …