La Niña has Passed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

According to USDA Meteorologist Mark Brusberg, the weather pattern that has plagued southeastern farmers for the last few years has passed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Focusing on Beef Tenderness

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

The latest National Beef Tenderness Survey revealed that most steaks that were evaluated were considered tender or very tender. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

CHMAs Reducing HLB-Spreading Citrus Psyllids 50-60%

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

The coordinated grower sprays within citrus health management areas (CHMAs) have reduced HLB-spreading psyllids by 50-60 percent in a year, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers reports. Rogers, speaking at this week’s Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute in Avon Park, says there are still psyllid hotspots where all growers are not participating in CHMAs. He predicts the CHMA program will pay …

Accepting Technology

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Younger farmers hunger for technology. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

Read the Fine Print

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Two billboards located in Times Square caution onlookers to read the fine print regarding the fundraising tactics of The Humane Society of the United States. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

USDA Citrus Forecast Has Changes to Florida Oranges

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

The April USDA Citrus Crop forecast reflected a change in the Valencia orange crop of 2 million boxes. This was reported due to the size not being what was expected and the dropped being higher than expected. Also a change in the FCOJ yield down from 1.64 gal. per box to 1.62. To hear the entire forecast Download Audio For …

Growers May Preregister For Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

Planning is underway for the seminar programs at Citrus Expo, set for Aug. 15-16. Growers may preregister online now. Learn more about Expo, including how to preregister, in this report. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …

Organic vs. Bio-Tech

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Courts will hear both side of this. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

House-Senate Farm Bill to be Exceedingly Tough to Pass in 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

With all the challenges facing lawmakers regarding the writing of the 2012 Farm Bill, long-time GOP Ag Senator Chuck Grassley acknowledges that it is going to be exceedingly tough to get it done this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Getting Message out about LFTB

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Many in the beef industry have been working hard to get the correct information about lean finely textured beef out to consumers and one of those is National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander who encourages everyone to learn the truth about LFTB. Download Audio To learn more about facts and resources go to beefusa.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …