Cattle Parasite May Have Answers to Malaria

Reuters reports researchers from the University of Edinburgh have found cows are protected from a parasite that causes the deadly disease East Coast Fever if they have previously been infected with a closely-related yet milder species of the parasite. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Aquaculture

Everett Griner talks about oyster farming steadily growing 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

Women in Agriculture Through Photography

As part of Ag Day celebrations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture showcased women in agriculture through a photo exhibit at the department’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Cathy Isom has the story. Download Audio To see the Farm Her exhibit, go to www.farmher.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Secretary Vilsack Appoints Peanut Standards Board Members

From the Georgia Peanut Commission: WASHINGTON, March 26, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed three producers and four industry representatives to serve on the Peanut Standards Board. Six members will serve on the board through June 30, 2017. A seventh member will fill a current vacancy through June, 2015. The Peanut Standards Board is made up of 18 members …

Peanut Usage Climbing

The latest numbers indicate that peanut usage is still climbing. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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

BQA Training for Georgia Students

In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, University of Georgia’s Dr. Lee Jones explains why he feels it’s important for their vet students to become BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Elects New Officers

Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. has elected new officers for 2015-17. Tamara Wood, a representative of Florida Citrus Mutual, is the new chairwoman of the Gainesville-based non-profit organization. She has served on the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom board of directors for eight years. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

Discussing Big Data for Agriculture

A panel discussion was held during a breakfast last week by the National Wheat Foundation and National Association of Wheat Growers for Ag Day in Washington D.C. According to a story from AgWired, topics such as biotechnology, sustainability, and research were discussed. One of the participants was Matt Erickson, chief economist for the Senate Agriculture Committee, who talked about Big …

Many Factors Affecting Dairy Industry

During a recent tour held in South Florida, Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper caught up with Wisconsin farm broadcaster Bob Bosold and they talked about the dairy industry and agriculture as a whole. 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 …

Fresh Florida Citrus Shipments Continue Decline

With the fresh fruit season approximately 88 percent completed, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell discusses shipments versus last season at this point. He also offers reasons for the changes. 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 …