Some of the various meetings during the 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention at Marco Island got underway this morning, and one of those included the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition. Afterwards, Summer Best caught up with Chad George with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, as he discussed how they work with FGLC in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Peanut Crop Update
There are still some areas working to finish up peanut planting, as Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut crop update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Florida NRCS Recognizing National Pollinator Week
During National Pollinator Week, Janet Grabowski, manager of the Florida NRCS Brooksville Plant Materials Center, says that they are focusing on the importance of native pollinators. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
StrikeForce Initiative Good for Rural Development in Alabama
Ron Sparks, director of Alabama’s Development Office says USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative in Alabama will go a long way in assisting the 23 persistent poverty areas in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Research May Turn Bad Citrus Economics Around
Florida orange production is on a downward trend because of HLB, but could actually increase because of research investments, citrus economist Bob Norberg told growers attending Florida Citrus Mutual’s annual conference last week. Norberg projects production levels in 10 years based on both the status quo and on slight improvements in tree mortality, replanting rates and yields. He says research …
Beef It’s What’s For Dinner Website Re-Designed
The Beef Checkoff is re-launching its Beef It’s What’s for Dinner website to engage visitors like never before. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Alabama Cattlemen to Hold Spring Board Meeting
This Thursday, June 20th, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will hold their spring board meeting. Dr. Billy Powell said they have a variety of guest speakers that will be a part of the program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Florida Beef Checkoff Information at FCA Convention
The 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is underway in Marco Island and Ashley Hughes, with the Florida Beef Council, said it’s a great place to learn more about your beef checkoff dollars are doing. Download Audio For more information about the FCA convention go to floridacattlemen.org, and for more info about the Florida Beef Council go to floridabeefcouncil.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
June Beef Month and Scholarship Challenge
We’ve passed the midway point of June Beef Month as many events have taken place, but Suzanne Black with the Georgia Beef Board says more are to come. Plus, she has information about the The Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge this Friday and Saturday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Possible Discussions Surrounding Extending Cotton Planting Deadline
Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says they are considering future discussions with the Risk Management Agency regarding pushing back the crop insurance planting deadline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …