Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard looks back at the issues they tracked during the 2014 Florida Legislative Session, and how they affected ranchers across the state. 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Fresh From Florida Partners with Corn Growers
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about his department’s partnership with the Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida to air two TV spots – featuring Florida sweet corn – in New York, Indiana and North Carolina. View the spots by clicking on Sweet Corn on Cob with BBQ Butter; and Sweet Corn & Avocado …
Florida Beef Cattle Short Course is This Week
The 63rd annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course will take place this week, as it will run May 7-9 at the Alto and Patricia Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center in Gainesville. 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 …
Bobwhite
Everett Griner talks about the bobwhite quail, and it still being endangered. 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
Himrod Chosen Executive Director at Peace River Valley Citrus
Hardee County native LeAnna Himrod will become executive director of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association on May 19, succeeding Barbara Carlton, who will retire soon. 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 …
Florida Lawmakers Approve Budget and Adjourn Session
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 3, 2014……….Lawmakers passed an election-year budget of $77.1 billion — the largest state spending plan in history — before closing out the 2014 legislative session and heading home to campaign. Lawmakers approved the budget by lopsided margins — 102-15 in the House and a unanimous 40-0 in the …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 2, 2014
A quick highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast features reports from this week’s adverse weather, some citrus funding and a trip to the movies. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending May 2nd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
Peanut Industry Donates Peanuts and Peanut Butter to Tornado Victims
A release from the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (May 2, 2014) Peanut Proud and the Georgia Peanut Commission loaded 20 pallets (28,800 jars) of peanut butter today to send to families affected by the recent tornado disasters in Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama. Donations were made by Kroger, American Blanching, as well as Peanut Proud. An additional truckload is scheduled …
Promoting Peanut Butter for Breakfast
Promotions have been underway to get consumers thinking about peanut butter for breakfast. Tyron Spearman has the tasty 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 …