Discovering the Value of Cotton By-Products

According to Tom Wedegaertner, director of ag research for Cotton Incorporated, some cotton by-products have the potential to be just as valuable as the fiber. 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 …

Battling the Ambrosia Beetles with Foam

USDA scientists are testing an experimental foam that contains insect-killing fungi for the fight against ambrosia beetles. 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

FCA Holding Quality Replacement Heifer Sale

Here’s a reminder about the 19th Annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Quality Replacement Heifer Sale which will be September 20th at the Arcadia Stockyards. Over a dozen ranches have committed to bring their very best heifers again this year in addition with Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Peanut Certified Acreage Report Released

A lot of folks in the peanut industry have been waiting to see the numbers in this year’s certified acreage report. And those were released this week as Tyron Spearman breaks them down. 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 …

Controlling HLB-Spreading Psyllids on Young Citrus Trees

Control of HLB-spreading psyllids is a key to survival for young trees. University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers discussed the topic at Citrus Expo and summarizes his presentation in this report. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Bugs and Weeds

Everett Griner tells us about new environmental problems. 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

Keck Joins California Citrus Group Meeting with CRDF

Former Florida Department of Citrus executive director Ken Keck, now president of the California Citrus Research Board, returned to Florida this week with other Californians on HLB business. Harold Browning of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation explains the purpose of the meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

Browning Keys on ‘Short-Term’ HLB Work

Harold Browning of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation focused on “short-term” efforts to find HLB solutions in his recent Citrus Expo presentation. This summary of his talk includes a discussion of psyllid control, heat therapy, anti-microbials, fruit drop and rootstocks. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Could See Significant Ag Losses Without Immigration Reform

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why comprehensive immigration reform is so important to the state of Florida. 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

Peanut Crop Update

A variety of weather conditions, ranging from cool temperatures to wet fields, are delaying the peanut harvest in most areas of the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut crop update. 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, …