This year’s Florida blueberry season had a unique challenge to overcome. The unusually warm winter, combined with an El Niño climate phase of cloudy and cool conditions in early spring, resulted in harvest of the 2016 Florida blueberry crop hitting its peak approximately three weeks later than normal. Gary England, a multi-county Extension agent, says by the time that Florida …
Alabama Conducting Asian Citrus Psyllid Survey
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced it will be conducting a citrus survey in Mobile County, June 7-10, and in Baldwin County, June 20-24, to gather information concerning the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
UF/IFAS Researchers Working to Combat Pasture Weed
According to University of Florida/IFAS researchers, spiderwort is becoming more common in north Florida, where it has the potential to invade pastures and disrupt hay production. 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 …
Producer Input Critical on Key Issues
There are many issues being discussed in Washington that affect agriculture. And I asked Reece Langley, vice president of Washington operations for the National Cotton Council, how important it is for producers to be active in contacting their lawmakers about these issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation Grants Scholarships
From the Alabama Agribusiness Council: The Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation recently selected five students pursuing a degree in agriculture or a field closely related to agriculture to receive a scholarship towards their education. From the 24 applications received, five students were selected by the AACF Board of Directors. The scholarship program was Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Preparations and Plans for Any Future Foot and Mouth Outbreak
Some livestock producers are asking for a foot and mouth vaccine bank to be set up so that there would be enough vaccine to control any future foot and mouth outbreak in the U.S. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
U.S. Senate Vote Hurts Catfish Farmers and Consumers
Catfish farmers and health-conscious consumers could feel the impact of a U.S. Senate vote this past week to switch catfish inspections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) back to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Tyson Investigates Alleged Animal Abuse
Tyson Foods, the largest chicken processor in the U.S., is investigating allegations of animal abuse at a contract farm in Tennessee. 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 …
Key Performance Indicators for Cattle Producers
Stan Bevers, Professor and Extension Economist with Texas A&M University, was in Florida recently talking about KPI’s, or Key Performance Indicators. He explains what needs to be done to set targets for KPI’s. 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 …
Different Crops
Everett Griner talks about America’s favorite crops and foods in today’s Agri View. 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