The Florida citrus industry scrambled for information last week after learning that a fungicide not allowed on oranges in the United States had been detected in some orange juice – probably imported from Brazil. This report summarizes what had been learned by week’s end, including what action the Food and Drug Administration is taking and what juice company reported the …
Ag in Review for the Week of January 9, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Sunbutter
Sunbutter a spread made from sunflower seeds developed as an alternative for those who suffer from peanut allergies. 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 and UF-IFASApril 17, …
2012 Could Prove to be a Pivotal One for Ag
Many are predicting that 2012 will prove to be a pivotal one for many U.S. farmers and rural residents. 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 and UF-IFASApril …
Farewell to 2011
Everett Griner tells us what 2011 was about and what 2012 brings to the producer. 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 and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Conservation Stewardship Program Sign-Up Extended to January 27
AUBURN, Ala, January 12, 2012 – USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced that the cut-off date for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) ranking period has been extended to January 27, 2012. Producers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land and agree to adopt higher levels of stewardship are eligible for …
Cattlemen Needed to Help with NCBA PAC
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is reminding their members how important it is for them to it contribute to the PAC fund as chair of NCBA’s Political Action Committee, Phil Hardy from Beatrice, Alabama, said hopefully this year they will be able to elect more legislators who understand the cattle industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Ag Economy Aiding Employment Rate
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the economic success of the nation’s farmers over the last year is one reason for the better jobs situation. 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 …
FDACS Excited About Newly Enacted Nutrition Transfer
With attention currently turned to Florida’s 2012 Legislative Session, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and the Florida Department of Agriculture are focusing some of their efforts on the School Nutrition Program which was transferred during the 2011 Session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL Citrus Crop Forecast Shows Changes
The USDA Citrus Crop Forecast released this morning revealed changes in the Florida citrus crop numbers. The Florida all orange forecast, at 147 million boxes (6.62 million tons), is down 2 percent from the December forecast but up 5 percent from last season’s final utilization. Download Audio To view the January Citrus Crop Forecast form from USDA, CLICK HERE. News …