The following three reports are a quick update on how the bitter cold in recent weeks that has blasted the Deep South has affected our specialty crops. Effects on Markets: Download Audio Sugarcane Crop: Download Audio Georgia’s Specialty Crops: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Signage of Tax Bill Gives Farmers Cause for Celebration
Farmers can finally let out a sigh of relief with President Obama signing the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Global Grid Marketing Promotion
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Department of Agriculture’s international marketing efforts. More information is available online by clicking on “Global Grid.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Price Controls?
Everett Griner discusses why food price controls are not necessary. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
Ag in Review for the Week of December 13, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
Some Specialty Crop Producers Receive Significant Freeze Damage
As producers start to assess the damage from the recent freezes, Hendry County Extension Director, Gene McAvoy, says with some areas experiencing at least 6 hours of below freezing temperatures there has been some significant damage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Cold but Not Freezing Temps Now Expected
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says it now looks like the storm brewing in the gulf will not be intense enough to bring cold Canadian air back into Florida, but adds that producers should not get too comfortable as it looks like it is going to be a very long winter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
FL Extends Emergency Order to Assist with Crop Transport
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has requested and received an extension of the Governor’s Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in order to help farmers respond to this week’s cold snap. The extension will continue the temporary suspension of weight restriction for trucks until December 31. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Pecan Crop Down this Year & Ag Calendar
The numbers of pecans will be down this year as Tyron Spearman looks at that crop while also providing a reminder about various meetings that will take place after the first of the year. Pecans: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
FL Producers Surviving Freeze, but More Could be on the Way
So far, Florida specialty crop producers are managing to limp through these early season cold snaps with only scattered damage, but USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen says there could be more freezing temperatures yet to come. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …