Despite the mild start, Florida growers have now battled several successive freezes as USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says it looks like it could be a long winter. 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 …
Citrus Industry This Week: Number of Psyllid Sprays; Citrus Sales Slump
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on how many times to spray for psyllids per year and a report from the Florida Department of Citrus on the continuing citrus sales slump. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Strange Plants
Everett Griner talks about some of the strange plants that science has come up with. He even lets us know of one he grew himself…by mistake. 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 …
Artic Air Mass Brings Cold Temperatures to Florida
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials are urging residents and visitors throughout Florida to practice fire and cold weather safety as a strong arctic air mass brings freezing temperatures, and cold wind chills to the state through Saturday. Dry and breezy conditions also increase the wildfire risk through the weekend. Overnight temperatures could fall to the lower …
Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting a Success
The Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says they were pleased with this year’s annual meeting. 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
Would You Like an Avocado With That?
A new study has found that adding half of a fresh avocado to lunch may help those who are overweight reduce their desire to eat after a meal. 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 …
Florida Governor Proposes Water Quality Funds
Florida Governor Rick Scott has officially announced his proposal for funding of water quality efforts in the state for 2014-15, allocating $55 million dollars for springs protection, $5 million of wich would go to the Department of Agriculture for water quality and conservation on farms. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Learning Importance of BQA at an Early Age
In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, Cobie Rutherford from Montgomery, Alabama talks about realizing how important being BQA certified was at a younger age. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Commodity Title the Surprise Holdup for Farm Bill
Bob Redding, who represents our peanut growers in Washington D.C., gives an update on the remaining issues left to be resolved for the farm bill. 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 …
National Peanut Board Announces Programs and Expanding to Add Peanut Butter
The National Peanut Board has announced their budget and some of the programs they will be working on this year. Tyron Spearman has that story along with information about a company who plans to expand one of their plants in order to add peanut butter. Programs: Download Audio Expanding: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …