The numbers for agricultural exports look good as Tyron Spearman runs through those along with passing along information concerning funding that’s been granted for opportunities in rural areas. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Hoping to get Poultry Moving to Russia
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he still hopes current work with Russia will soon result in the re-opening of that market to U.S. poultry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Proposed Pork Budget to Focus on Consumers
The National Pork Board’s proposed 2011 budget will be debated this week in Des Moines, Iowa as producers will gather to work to balance a budget of approximately $46 million. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
FL FSA Holding Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels Townhall Meetings
Florida Farm Service Agency State Director, Tim Manning, wants to inform and educate producers about the need to decrease our dependency on fossil fuels through their statewide “Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels” town hall meetings. The first of which is being held today in Santa Rosa County, where FSA county executive director, Travis Kelley, explains the purpose and benefits behind the …
Citrus Expo’s Casino Night Was A Hit!
There was lots of hooting and hollering heard at Citrus Expo’s inaugural Casino Night fundraiser for Florida FFA on Aug. 18. Watch the slide show below from the event! Approximately 100 Citrus Expo attendees and exhibitors tried their hand at blackjack, craps, and roulette, while enjoying drinks and desserts with industry colleagues. The event had as many varieties of games …
Heated Debate over Citrus Greening “Secrecy”
A controversial editorial in The Ledger (Lakeland, FL newspaper) on Aug. 31, titled “Citrus Greening: Details Would Aid Growers,” triggered some strong responses from the citrus industry. Click here to read the editorial. On Sept. 4, The Ledger published a response to the editorial from Mike Sparks, executive VP/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. Click here to read Sparks’ “Citrus Works Openly …
Rural Crime
Nothing on the farm is safe. Rural crime is growing and Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
GCC Encourages Growers to Attend Annual Field Day
Executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, encourages growers to come on out to their Annual Research Field day on Wednesday, September 8, at the Gibbs Farm in Tifton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
FIFRA Legislation Sending Strong Message to EPA
There are now bills in both the house and senate clarifying that the use of a pesticide consistent with its registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) should not be subject to a costly, redundant and unnecessary permit process under the Clean Water Act. And Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton …
FFB Says FIFRA Clarification Would be a Win Against Duplicity
Adam Basford, national affairs coordinator with the Florida Farm Bureau, says the bills in the House adn Senate designed to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act would be a win for farmers in the fight against duplicity of permits and regulations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …