Sugar Cane Numbers Decreased Due to Freeze

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Weather

Throughout our many freezes this season much of the attention has been given to the citrus crop, but according to USDA’s latest projections, it is the sugar cane crop that has been most affected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

FL Gov Scott Budget Proposals Startle Many

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida’s new governor finally released initial budget proposals in recent days, making for interesting discussion in many circles in Tallahassee and around the state. Agriculture interests will want to know just how different Governor Scott looks at things when it comes to crafting a state budget. Gary Cooper has more with this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Are You Sure?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Farmers and Consumers are friendly competitors. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

FL NRCS Reminds Producers of FRPP Signup

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting proposals for funding opportunities for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs, Ed Wright gives us more details on FRPP. Download Audio Applications must be submitted on or before March 21, 2011, to receive consideration for funding in fiscal year 2011. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Effects of Early Freezes Still Lingering

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says eventhough we were able to avoid the latest freeze event that hit our western neighbors, specialty crop growers are still feeling the effects from the December and January cold weather. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …

New Guidelines for Healthy Eating

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar, Vegetables

The departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services have recently released the new dietary guidelines for Americans and the following three reports have more details on what that means for consumers diets. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied …

Just How Bad is a High Sugar Diet

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

Experts estimate the amount of sugar in our diets has increased 30-percent in the last 30 years. And many of us could be easily accused as having that sweet tooth; at least I know I would certainly be guilty. But many of us also think that there is not much harm in indulging as long as we otherwise live a …

Fruit and Veggie Farmers Like New Healthy Eating Guidelines

Dan Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Peanuts, Soybeans, Sugar, Vegetables

The country’s newest dietary guidelines focus on balancing calories and making the best of those calories.  This is good news for fruit and vegetable farmers.  Hear more in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …

New Feedstock Crops for Energy – Myths Addressed

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida feedstock crops farmer and founder of the Florida Feedstock Growers Association, Bill Vasden, Jr., discusses some of the myths about these energy crops discussed recently in water management circles, and talks about the movement to expand acreage of these crops in Florida so far. Hear his comments in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …

Vegetarian

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The number of people becoming vegetarians is growing. Everett Griner tells us why and what this is going to affect the most. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …