Citrus Fruit Drop and Size among Grower Concerns

A talkative, sharing group of growers discussed many issues at a Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association grower forum Friday. Executive Director LeAnna Himrod reports. 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 …

Looking at Peanut Seed Availability

As farmers start thinking about what crops will be planted on certain acreage this spring, Tyron Spearman looks at the availability of peanut seed for this year’s crop. 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 …

Alabama Receives Funds for Coastal Headwaters Project

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist in Alabama, Dr. William Puckett, announced that they have received funding for a regional high-impact longleaf pine conservation project as part of the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program. 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 …

Putnam: ‘Think Big, Act Boldly’ on Water, Land

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 22, 2015………. Florida lawmakers, who received a directive from voters in November to increase spending to protect water sources and sensitive lands, were told to “think big and act boldly” by the state agriculture commissioner on Thursday. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam told members of the House State Affairs …

Northwest Florida Beef Conference is February 11

The 30th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show will be held on Wednesday, February 11th, at the Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center in Marianna. 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 …

Alabama Water Issues Included in Grazing Research

Research efforts in grazing management are ongoing at Auburn University. Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Kim Mullinex explains. Download Audio More information is available at alabamabeefsystems.com. 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 …

COOL Coalition Calls for Immediate Action

As part of the COOL Reform Coalition a number of groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, have signed onto a letter to Congress asking for immediate action to assure U.S. compliance with international trade obligations. Download Audio To read the entire letter and see which groups signed on to it go to coolreform.com/our-message-to-congress. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Study Confirms COOL Does Not Affect Price of Cattle Exports to U.S.

A new study released Thursday by Auburn University professor Dr. Robert Taylor shows Country-of-Origin Labeling did not cause the declines in livestock exports to the United States, which coincided with a substantial global economic downturn that sapped demand for more expensive meat products. Download Audio To see a PowerPoint presentation of the study’s findings click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Georgia Agribusiness Council Annual Meeting and Legislative Breakfast

Georgia’s General Assembly is underway for 2015 and Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says they are once again watching issues of concern to the ag sector. Download Audio More information about the upcoming GAC Annual Meeting and State Legislative Breakfast can be found at ga-agribusiness.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

Comment Deadline on EQIP is February 10

For those interested in making comments on how to improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, here’s a reminder you have until February 10 to do so. Download Audio To make a comment go to www.regulations.gov. 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 …