Positive Results with Nanotechnology in Citrus Production

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Nanotechnology is being used in citrus production, and according to Jonathan Brown with Bethel Farms in Arcadia, he has been pleased with the results. He explains what this is and how it works. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Disaster Protection with Loans to Benefit Specialty Crop and Diversified Producers

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Florida wants producers who apply for FSA farm loans to know they also will be offered the opportunity to enroll in new disaster loss protections created by the 2014 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Southwest Florida Research and Education Center Expanding

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The University of Florida’s Southwest Florida Research and Education Center recently broke ground on a 7,000-square-foot expansion, something that really pleases Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources at UF. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

USDA Packages Disaster Protection with Loans to Benefit Specialty Crop and Diversified Producers

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the USDA’s Farm Service Agency office in Florida: (GAINESVILLE, FL) – May 28, 2015 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Rick Dantzler, today announced that producers who apply for FSA farm loans also will be offered the opportunity to enroll in new disaster loss protections created by the 2014 Farm Bill. The …

Specialty Crop Growers Reminded Important Deadline Nearing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

USDA reminds ag producers seeking federal crop insurance that they must have their Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form, AD-1026, on file with their local USDA service center by this coming Monday, June 1st. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

Bees-part 2

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The second part of the series on bees, Cathy Isom tells us of the new program helping the Sunshine State’s bee colonies thrive. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …

Important Deadline Coming June 1

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In order to remain eligible, or become eligible for crop insurance premium support, producers must file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form with their local USDA Service Center by June 1. USDA wants to make sure those who are required to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Bees-part 1

Dan Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In this the first of a two party series Cathy Isom looks into what’s causing major declines in honeybee populations and who is offering help. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Florida Citrus Industry Threatened by Costly Diseases

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops

Florida’s world-renowned, $10 billion citrus industry is an important sector of the state economy, providing thousands of jobs and capital to agricultural regions. As the nation’s largest supplier of citrus, the success of this industry is vital to Florida’s diversified economy. Download Audio More on this story can be found on the Florida TaxWatch website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Common Ancestor to All Citrus Fruit

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Citrus fruits, ranging from oranges, lemons, limes, kumquats and grapefruits, are among the most important commercially cultivated fruit trees in the world. Yet little has been known of the origin of the citrus species and the history of its domestication. Download Audio To read more about the results of this study, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …