On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about proposed legislation that would provide stronger measures to protect Floridians from deceptive and misleading charities. More information is available online by clicking on Consumer Protection for Charitable Giving. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Agri-Terrorism
Is our food supply fully protected? Everett Griner discusses this today. 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 Georgia Cattlemen’s President Pleased with Association
This is the final day of the 53rd annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show. A new slate of officers has been set for the upcoming year, as the new President is Melvin Porter from Jefferson. President-elect is Randy Fordham, Vice President is Kyle Gillooly, while Billy Moore will once again serve as Treasurer. I caught up with Porter …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 4, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. 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 Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 4th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama and Georgia. 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, …
Citrus Land Values Addressed
Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate President Dean Saunders discusses per-acre prices of Florida citrus land sold in 2013. He also discusses the possibility of a new paradigm, in which some current citrus growers get out of the business and new or existing large growers take over many groves. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Hot Topics Round Table at Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention
Part of today’s events at the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show was a hot topics round table discussion. Those participating included Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb, Bill Vernon with Georgia EMC, Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar and Dr. Temple Grandin. A variety of topics concerning agriculture were discussed including Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Florida Receives $5 Million to Combat Agricultural Pests, Diseases
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the state will receive $5.4 million in federal funding through the federal Farm Bill to help eradicate pests and control diseases that 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 …
Eggs Leading the Way in Increases in Marketbasket Survey
American Farm Bureau Federation’s Semi-Annual Marketbasket Survey reveals that retail egg prices have hit historically high prices. 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
More Details of Allocation of Farm Bill Citrus Greening Funds
A lot has been said about funding in the 2014 Farm Bill allocated to fight citrus greening. USDA’s Susan Carter has this report regarding some of the specifics of where and how that money will be spent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …