Things are busy in North Fort Myers, where we’re setting up for the 2013 Citrus Expo. Watch pictures from the first set up day. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored byand 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 …
Corn Production and Acreage Totals Revised Up
USDA’s crop numbers for August show corn production and yield forecasts adjusted significantly up for this year’s crop. 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, …
Peanut Production Down 43 Percent
Compared to last year, peanut production is expected to be down 43% this year. Tyron Spearman has those numbers from today’s report, along with estimates from some of the other row crops. 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 …
Cotton Acreage Down 25 Percent from 2012
The National Agriculture Statistics Service released their August acreage report today, revealing a continued slide in cotton acreage. With more on the forecast we have Angie Considine with USDA NASS in Washington, D.C. 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 …
NCBA President Pleased with Summer Conference
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Scott George discusses some of the issues covered during last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver. 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 …
Citrus Expo is Wednesday and Thursday
Citrus Expo, the biggest citrus event of the year, takes place Wednesday and Thursday at Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. The first report provides an overview, especially of the seminars and sold-out trade show. The second report tells about an opportunity to “chill” at a new Citrus Expo event. Download Audio Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Healthier School Lunches
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the readiness of Florida schools to meet new federal standards for school meals. More information is available online by clicking on Fresh for Florida Kids. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Bumbling Along
The loss of pollinators is getting serious. Everett Griner explains. 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
Cattle Industry Summer Conference Concludes Today
The 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is wrapping up in Denver today with the meeting of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB). During the last couple of days, all checkoff program committees, plus the 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, …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 9, 2013
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 …