WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2013 — U.S Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan Garcia announced today that the processing and disbursement of 2013 crop commodity loans has resumed.The commodity loan programs provide interim financing to producers for agricultural commodities stored after harvest and then sold throughout the year. Crop year 2013 Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Peanut Usage is Up
The latest peanuts stocks and processing report shows that peanut usage was up during September. So today Tyron Spearman breaks down the individual numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 8 Percent
The monthly cattle on feed report has been issued by USDA, and it shows on feed numbers at 10.1 million head, down 8 percent from 2012. But placements during September were up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
CEU Opportunity in November Citrus Industry Magazine
Earn one Core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “All about adjuvants,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the November issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be valid for up to one year from the publication date. …
Wild Short Ribs
Is it possible that feral hog ribs may soon be lining the store meat counters right alongside of domesticated ribs? Everett Griner tells us more about the feral hogs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Bat Week
Dennis Krusac, endangered species and bat specialist with the U.S. Forest Service says that the image of the creepy and sinister bat is way off base. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
House Immigration Vote Doubtful
House Republican leadership does not plan to hold a vote on immigration reform legislation before the end of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Watermelon Referendum to be Held
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has scheduled a referendum for eligible watermelon producers, handlers and importers. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
Requesting Ballots for Proposed Georgia Beef Commission
Josh White with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association has information about how producers will have a chance to vote in a referendum concerning the formation of the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef. Download Audio For more information on how to get a ballot click here. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Changes with Peanut Contracts
There were some changes made this week with peanut contracts as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …