According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Floridians are lagging way behind where they should be in the consumption of fruits and vegetables. What’s worse, the younger generation is headed in the wrong direction. In this report, Gary Cooper shares some startling statistics from the study. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Peanut butter manufacturers rally when a disaster strikes. 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
Rains Continue; Bee Decline Could Harm Citrus
There were good and bad reports on the weather and environmental fronts this week. A crop weather report indicated that rains continued over the citrus belt, and a Florida newspaper reported that cultivating honeybees for honey production and citrus pollination is becoming more difficult. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Acreage Reporting Deadline Extended
Tyron Spearman has this reminder about the acreage reporting deadline being extended. 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
NRCS Programs Depend on Farm Bill
Acting Chief for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jason Weller, says the Farm Bill is critical to implement the various conservation programs for landowners here in the Southeast and 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 New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Georgia Cotton Commission Key on Research
Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission wants growers across the state to know how important the area of research is when it comes to the dollars they spend each year. 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, …
House Leaders Look at Different Approach to Immigration
Last week House Republicans started mapping out their approach to immigration and border security legislation, as they want to pass smaller pieces of legislation that deal with individual 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 …
Fresh Citrus Season Wrap-up and Look Ahead
Florida’s fresh citrus industry shipped about 6 percent less fruit this season than last. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell tells which varieties suffered the largest shipment declines and which stayed about the same. He also tells what fresh citrus shippers and growers are thinking about next season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Groups Come Together to Contest COOL Rule
Eight organizations representing both the U.S. and Canadian meat and livestock industries, filed a lawsuit to block the mandatory Country of Origin Labeling rule finalized by USDA. 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 …
Senate Looking at Proposed Smithfield Sale
There are concerns by some about the possible sale of Smithfield Foods to a China company, and that includes the Senate Ag Committee who met last week to discuss it. 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 …