In this writing, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam continues his educational outreach effort to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the April 2, 1513 landing of Juan Ponce de León on our shores, and the impact that arrival has had on our state’s rich agricultural history. This is a real treat for anyone interested in the real story behind the …
Economist: Why Citrus Industry is in Precarious State
Florida Department of Citrus economist Matt Salois explains why his recent report to the Florida Citrus Commission described the industry as being in a precarious state. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …
Georgia Peanut Commission Increases Research Funding
The Georgia Peanut Commission board of directors has approved $292,500 in new research project funding for the 2013-14 research budget year, a number that Research Committee chairman Donald Chase, says is thanks to the tremendous success enjoyed by Georgia peanut farmers in 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Florida House Advances DEP-EPA Deal
From The News Service of Florida: The House Rulemaking Oversight and Repeal Subcommittee on Monday started the process for the Legislature to accept a deal with the federal government that gives Florida more say over the state’s Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
Trade-Outs
There are some good points to leasing or swapping equipment. Everett Griner looks at some of them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
Skim Milk May Not Reduce Obesity Risk for Preschoolers
In an effort to reduce the overall calorie intake of a child, doctors will often recommend that preschoolers drink skim milk. But a recent study suggests that lower fat milk may not help reduce the risk of obesity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention is this Week
A Forage Conference will kick off events at the 52nd Annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show this week in Perry, Georgia. Learn the latest in forage information on Wednesday with more to come Thursday through Saturday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New Peanut Stocks and Processing Numbers
The latest peanut stocks and processing report is out as Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
Total U.S. Planted Acres Could Fall a Bit This Year
USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says that the total number of U.S. acres devoted to major crops will be large this year, but not as large as 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Many Fruit Growers Getting Higher Prices So Far This Year
USDA Economist Kristi Plattner says the latest USDA Fruit Outlook shows that many of our specialty crop growers are seeing higher prices so far this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …