Odds on Getting a Farm Bill by Year’s End

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says despite best efforts by the farm bill conference committee, it is fairly obvious that a new farm bill will not be in place by year’s end. 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 …

Using Social Media to Promote Peanuts

Tyron Spearman reports today about how social media is being used to help promote peanuts and peanut butter. 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 …

New USDA Emergency Response Framework to Combat Citrus Greening

USDA has announced the creation of a new, unified emergency response framework to address citrus greening. And while Andrew Meadows with Florida Citrus Mutual says that they are encouraged by the announcement, they are more focused on the need to pass a farm bill that includes the National Citrus Research Trust Fund. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

FDA Publishes Guidance 213 and Proposed VFD Rule

The Food and Drug Administration has published the final Guidance 213 and proposed Veterinary Feed Directive rule. 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 …

Citrus Industry E-news: Crop Forecast; Grower Report; Freeze Protection

This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive includes details on the latest citrus crop forecast, a report from an Indian River grower and freeze protection advice. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

She’s the Boss

Everett Griner tells us about more and more females that are actually farming. 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 Board Encourages Research into …

Some Reactions to Proposed FDA Rules on Livestock Antibiotic Use

Gary Crawford has this report about reactions which are coming in rapidly after the Food and Drug Administration’s release of final proposals that would limit antibiotic use in livestock production. 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 …

Buying Points are Not Food Facilities

Together with tree nut and almond folks, and others in the peanut industry, the National Peanut Buying Points Association is working to make sure the Food and Drug Administration understands that they are not food facilities. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Educating Thought Leaders About Agriculture

Stephanie Cundith of Dairy Management Incorporated says they are working to educate health professionals about agriculture. 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 Board …

Alabama Beef Producers Reminded of Vote to Continue State Checkoff

With cattle numbers in decline, Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says they are fortunate to have the state beef checkoff to assist in promotion and education efforts. Producers are encouraged to visit their local extension office on December 18, 2013 to vote on continuing the self-help program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …