A new honeybee research facility could make Florida a global leader in agricultural research and is estimated to return more than $1 million in state tax revenue to Florida, according to Florida TaxWatch. The following report has more details regarding the effort with Tom Nolan, president of the Florida State Beekeepers Association, Florida Tax Watch’s Dr. Jerry Parrish and Representative …
Producers Encouraged to Talk to Legislatures Regarding Funding Needs
Mary Ann Hooks, Director of Government Affairs for UF–IFAS, encourages producers to share their story with legislators. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia PB&J Day at State Capitol is Monday
March is National Peanut Month and the Georgia peanut industry plans to celebrate by hosting the 2014 Georgia PB&J Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta next Monday, March 17th. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with a good nutrition story for peanuts. PB&J Day: Download Audio Nutrition: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Administration Urged to Reject Japan TPP Offer
Several agricultural organizations have joined together to voice their opposition to Japan negotiating position in the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership to exclude a number of ag products as part of a final agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …
Push Continues for Citrus BMP Enrollment
Bo Griffin with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tells why growers should enroll in the best management practices program aimed at ensuring good water quality. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Bill to Streamline Alabama Department of Agriculture Activities Introduced
Week nine of Alabama’s 2014 Legislative Session saw more progress of some ag related bills. Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Leigha Cauthen gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
Two Important Ag Bills Now Awaiting Governor’s Signature in Georgia
Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says agriculture scored a couple of big wins during week nine of Georgia’s 2014 Legislative Session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones as some folks call them, are here to stay. Everett Griner tells why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Immigration May Have to Wait for Lame Duck Session
Immigration reform is a top priority for the agricultural sector, but American Seed Trade Association President Andy Lavigne says if we see anything accomplished this year, it will likely be after the mid-term elections. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Improving Citrus Tree Root Health in the Face of HLB
University of Florida researcher Jim Graham discusses adjustments growers can consider to better manage root health in HLB-infected trees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …