FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 4, 2015……….The House is set Thursday to approve a measure that would alter water policies across the state, implementing changes that have been backed by business groups and drawn the ire of environmentalists. House members Wednesday reviewed the wide-ranging measure (HB 7003), which was rushed through the …
Obesity Tech
Cathy Isom checks out how fun technology is helping change bad eating habits. 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
New Alabama Peanut Producers Executive Director
Caleb Bristow from Henry County, Alabama is the new Executive Director for the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. Tyron Spearman has more on this story. 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 …
NCC Statement on McDonald’s USA New Antibiotic Policy
From The National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 4, 2015 – McDonald’s USA today announced new menu sourcing initiatives including only sourcing chicken raised without antibiotics that are important to human medicine. The National Chicken Council released the following statement, attributable to Ashley Peterson, Ph.D., National Chicken Council vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Florida FFA Foundation Beast Feast Set for March 21
The 12th annual FFA Beast Feast & Auction is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st at the Florida FFA Leadership Training Center. We are expecting to have 400-500 guests in attendance. It takes a lot of work and volunteers to make it a successful event and FFA Foundation planners seek help from those willing and able to get involved. The one …
Alabama Sees Rise in Cattle Prices and Receipts in 2014
We all know how good cattle prices have been, but the number of cattle which ran through the livestock auctions in Alabama last year was also up a bit. David Garcia, OIC for the Market News Service, has the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Environmental Stewardship Award Entries Due Friday
Here is a reminder that for the 25th year the Environmental Stewardship Award Program nomination season is open for the 2015 award, but not for much longer, as the deadline for entries is this Friday, March 6. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Short-Term Help Coming for Citrus Producers Plagued by Greening
USDA wants to put more money into the battle against citrus greening … money to find some quick ways to help growers. 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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
AWC Opposes Mandatory E-Verify Legislation
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition, comprised of more than 70 agricultural organizations, strongly opposes the Legal Workforce Act currently being considered in the House Judiciary Committee. 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 …
Lower Cotton Acreage Expected This Year
According to the National Cotton Council’s annual planting intentions survey, cotton producers intend to plant 9.4 million acres of cotton this spring, down 14.6 percent from last year. Dr. Gary Adams, President and CEO of the Council, looks at what they expect will replace those acres. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …