‘Fast Track’ Draws Scores of Citrus Growers

More than 70 Florida citrus growers and others attend the first two meetings about a “fast track” evaluation program for nine new fresh citrus selections that may entice consumers. 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 …

U.S. Senate Committee Heading to Apalachicola Bay

From The News Service of Florida: The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a field hearing in Franklin County about the impact of reduced water flows on Apalachicola Bay. The full committee hearing, titled “Effects of Water Flows on Apalachicola Bay: Short and Long Term Perspectives,” is set for 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at the Franklin …

New Citrus Industry Magazine CEU Article

Earn one Core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Pesticide recordkeeping,” 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 August issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be available until July 31, 2014. Earn your CEU here. Sponsored ContentCIR …

New Ways to Track Hurricanes

Storm tracking can be a very dangerous and expensive science, but there could come a day when relatively inexpensive unmanned vehicles will swarm over, under and through hurricanes to help predict the strength and path of the storms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Mad Cow

Everett Griner ponders…”What has happened to Mad Cow Disease?” 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

No Decision Yet on Direction of Farm Bill

Congress is set to start their summer recess next Monday, and as Tyron Spearman reports, many are concerned with the fact there have been no real decisions made yet concerning a new 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 …

Beef Ambassador Enjoys Talking with Consumers

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, we hear from Jordan Harrison of Uvalda, Georgia. He is this year’s Senior Beef Ambassador in Georgia, and wants cattle producers to know their checkoff investment into the beef ambassador program is a great way to reach consumers. Download Audio To learn more about …

NRCS Chief on Importance of Conservation Programs

The new Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is Jason Weller. And as talks continue in Washington D.C. about a new farm bill, he emphasizes the importance of conservation programs for farmers across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

Research Efforts Continue for Georgia Cotton Growers

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton wants growers across the state to know they do invest dollars each year in research efforts to help in areas such as weed control. 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 …

White House Issues Report on Immigration Reform

The White House has just released a new report on immigration reform. Here is USDA Gary Crawford with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. 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 …