Trials at the Citrus Research and Education Foundation’s Lake Placid Grove indicate that granular fertilization may do as well as foliar nutritional sprays at keeping HLB-infected trees productive. However, there are some instances where foliar sprays may still be better, University of Florida researcher Tim Spann says in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone …
USDA Asking for More Flexibility in 2012 Farm Bill
Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack recently told the Senate Ag Committee that in order to get the most bang for their buck in the 2012 Farm Bill, they would need more flexibility to administer programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
US House Ag Chair Encourages Obama to Act on Energy Policy
Ag Chair Frank Lucas has encouraged President Obama to take action to assist farmers and rangers struggling with the impact of high energy cost. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 the Florida …
Peanut Price and Loan Update & Congress Holding Farm Bill Hearings
No real changes to this week’s peanut posted price as Tyron Spearman has that information and a look at the latest loan numbers along with details about some farm bill hearings that have been scheduled. Peanuts: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Bringing Back the Family Meal
In the following two reports, Extension nutrition expert Sandy Proctor gives us evidence on how the family meal is important as well as tips on how to successfully incorporate it into your daily life. The Resurgence of Family Mealtime: Download Audio Tips for Meals on the Fly: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
Lake Placid Citrus Field Day Draws 70 For Research Info
Growers learned about nutrition programs for HLB-infected trees, windbreaks, leafminers, advanced citrus production systems and more at a Wednesday field day at the Citrus Research and Education Foundation’s Lake Placid Grove. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …
Career Choices
Choosing a career in farming? Everett Griner reminds us that the most important this is “Like it or leave it alone.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Some Questioning the Realistic Nature of Know Your Farmer
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan continues to champion USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative, however there are some on Capitol Hill who are raising questions about the local food initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Former Senate Ag Chair on the Importance of the 2012 Farm Bill
There has been a lot of attention given lately to the 2012 Farm Bill and Former Senator and chair of the Senate Ag Committee, Blanche Lincoln, who now serves as chair of Small Business for Sensible Regulations, says it’s for good reason. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
March Citrus Industry Addresses Psyllids, Canker, Phosphorus
The editorial content of the March issue of Citrus Industry magazine, which readers will receive soon, is addressed in this report by editor Ernie Neff. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …