While crop insurance has done quite a bit to fill the need for a strong safety net for row crop farmers, specialty crop farmers often do not have that option. But at a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explained that they are making strides to change that. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Register Now for Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention
The 52nd annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show will take place April 3-6 in Perry, Georgia as cattlemen are being reminded to get registered for it. Download Audio More information is on the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Advanced Citrus System Harms Diaprepes-fighting Nematode
University of Florida researcher Larry Duncan says an advanced citrus production system can adversely impact nematodes that battle Diaprepes root weevil. However, he notes that the advanced system has much promise for getting groves into production fast in the face of HLB. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click …
Citrus Researcher Has Black Spot Update
University of Florida scientist Megan Dewdney provides an update on the incidence and control of citrus black spot. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Cotton Growers Encouraged to Keep Their Long-Term Options Open
Even though all signs point to a decrease in cotton acreage for 2013, Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, encourages growers to keep their long-term options open. 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Ag-Environmental Leadership Award Nominations
Nominations for the Commissioner’s Ag-Environmental Leadership Award are now open through May 1, 2013. 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
Ag Secretary Addresses Florida’s Citrus Industry and HLB
HLB, or greening disease, was one of the topics U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack discussed during his keynote address at the Commodity Classic in Florida last week. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Why Colony Collapse Disorder is a Difficult Issue to Manage
As the issue of Colony Collapse Disorder continues, so does the efforts to better understand and control it. And David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture explains why the disorder has been so difficult to get a handle on. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the complete interview with FDAC’s David Westervelt. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Florida Cattlemen Invited to Legislative Quarterly
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association would like to remind all members that their 2013 Legislative Quarterly is coming up next week. Download Audio More information is on the Florida Cattlemen’s Association website. 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 …
KORUS FTA
There are new trade packs now in effect. Everett Griner tells us about them. 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