Catching up with Acting Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Jason Weller this week at the Commodity Classic in Kissimmee, we discussed his initiatives in the job and the potential impacts of sequestration as the budget battle in Washington continues to brew. Weller was recently appointed as Acting Chief after the retirement of Dave White. Download Audio Sponsored …
Peanut Warehouses Handle 2012 Crop Well as March is National Peanut Month
It was reported recently that peanut warehouses handled the 2012 crop well, as Tyron Spearman has that story along with a quick reminder that March is National Peanut Month. Warehouses: Download Audio Peanut Month: 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 …
Flint River Conservation Act Raises Questions for Georgia Ag Sector
Week seven of Georgia’s Legislative Session saw the unveiling of the revisions to the Flint River Drought Protection Act, something that Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says is creating a few questions and concerns. 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 …
Florida EHV-1 Outbreak Update
An update from the Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Industry: A horse participating in the Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS) horse show in Ocala was referred to the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine after showing clinical neurological signs on February 20th. The horse subsequently tested positive for the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), wild-type strain. Currently, …
Georgia EHV-1 Outbreak Update
An Update From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: This past weekend, a horse participating in the Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS), horse show in Ocala was referred to the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine after showing clinical neurological signs on February 20, 2013. The horse subsequently tested positive for the Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Yours or Mine
Everett Griner wonders who actually owns the water under your land. 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
Growing What?
Everett Griner tells us about an unusual plant that has found some anxious growers. 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
Florida Honeybees on the Move to California
David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture explains why thousands of Florida honeybees are making the cross-country trip to California. Download Audio For information regarding honeybees listen to the complete interview with FDAC’s David Westervelt. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Citrus Growers Hear About Efforts to Mitigate HLB
Growers heard researchers discuss efforts to manage HLB, the psyllids that spread it and other issues at the Mid Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day Thursday. Extension agent Gary England reports. 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Latest Thoughts on a Farm Bill
It’s been somewhat quiet recently when it comes to the farm bill, but today Tyron Spearman has a story on what one Congressman said about ti this week. 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 …