Florida Department of Citrus Public Relations Director David Steele discusses ways the department will put more emphasis on public relations. That shift comes among strong indications the department may not continue to advertise orange juice on TV in the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Estimated Peanut Acreage is Up
According to the numbers released today by USDA, peanut acreage in the U.S. this year should be up. Tyron Spearman looks at that along with figures from other field crops. 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 …
Highlights from USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report
Farmers say they intend to cut back on corn and increase soybean acreage this spring. USDA’s Gary Crawford has the details from the National Ag Statistics Service planting intentions report. 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 …
Cotton Intentions Up Overall, but Down for the Southeast
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their annual planting intentions reports today, and Angie Considine with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service in Washington D.C. said overall the cotton numbers are up this year, but the Southeast is expected to see declines. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Trying to Protect Producer Information
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is trying to prevent a repeat of last year, when the EPA disclosed producers’ personal information. 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 …
Forage Conference at Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention
If you are serious about making the most of your pasture and forage investment, then plan to attend the third annual Forage Conference during the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention April 2nd at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Download Audio Visit the conference’s webpage for a complete agenda and a link to registration information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Citrus Administrative Committee Seeks Diversity
The Citrus Administrative Committee, which administers a fresh fruit marketing order for Florida citrus, is seeking diversity in its membership. Manager Duke Chadwell talks about that, as well as the group’s upcoming continuance referendum. 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 …
Court Rules against Livestock Groups on COOL
Oral arguments were heard back in January in the lawsuit filed by meat and livestock groups in the U.S., Canada and Mexico challenging USDA’s rule that requires country of origin labeling for meat products. 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 …
Florida Commissioners Spotlight on Keeping Identity Safe (KIDS) Act
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about legislation (called the K.I.D.S. Act) that would enable parents to create — and then freeze — credit files for their children. More information is available online by clicking on K.I.D.S. (Keeping I.D. Safe) Act. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. …
Elaine Turner named dean of UF’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
From The University of Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida faculty member and administrator often lauded for her outstanding teaching skills has been named dean of the university’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Elaine Turner, senior associate dean for UF’s third -largest college, often known as CALS, has been interim dean of the school since early January, …