University of Florida researchers Arnold Schumann and Tim Spann wrote about biochar and its possible benefits for citrus in the April issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Some biochar is produced when growers burn dead or non-productive trees on burn piles. In this report, Spann defines biochar and discusses its impact on citrus trees. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? …
FFVA’s Carlton: Look Beyond Mexico for Citrus Labor
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton tells why Florida’s citrus industry will likely need to look beyond its traditional source of harvesting labor and also put more emphasis on mechanical harvesting. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Farm Fresh
Direct marketing is still growing. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Fourth Case of BSE Confirmed in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 – USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford today released the following statement on the detection of BSE in the United States: “As part of our targeted surveillance system, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the nation’s fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow …
USDA Designates 3 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Georgia
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Hendry, Nassau and Palm Beach counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damage and losses caused by frost and freezing temperatures that occurred Jan 3-16, 2012. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Cattlemen Visit Congressional Delegation
At last week’s NCBA spring legislative conference in Washington D.C., Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they did not get a good feeling that the 2012 Farm Bill would get passed anytime soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Vilsack Makes a Case for the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack believes the “Farm Bill” should be referred to as the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Cool Soil Temps in Peanut Fields & Food Stamp Program Still Growing
The recent cooler weather has made a difference in soil temperatures across the Southeast which is having an affect in planting peanuts as Tyron Spearman has more on that along with looking at another area of the farm bill and how it is expected to continue to grow. Soil Temps: Download Audio Food Stamps: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
NAFTA Revealed
Free trade is helping all 3 countries. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
FL Ag in the Classroom Continuing its Mission with Upcoming Ag Literacy Day
Florida Ag in the Classroom Executive Director Lisa Gaskalla says they are excited to be continuing their educational efforts with their 9th annual Ag Literacy Day to be held May 1, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …