FL Peninsula Quickly Slipping into a Drought

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that both FL specialty crop growers and cattlemen are starting to suffer from dry conditions. 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 …

Citrus Industry eNews: Early Bloom; Crop Forecast; Labor Update

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Bloom Widespread; New Forecast is Friday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Tomato War Cease Fire? U.S./Mexico Pen Dumping Deal

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A 16-year-old food fight over Mexican grown tomatoes appears at an end, at least for now, under an agreement reached between U.S. and Mexican officials that sets minimum prices for produce making its way north. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said the agreement, which was reached over the weekend, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

NCBA President Pleased with Convention

It’s day two of the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show here in Tampa, Florida as I was able to catch up with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander and we talked about some of the many issues being discussed by cattlemen this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …

Bees & Bats

Everett Griner looks at how the investigation into the disappearance of the bees and bats is moving along. 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, …

Baxter Black Meets FCA Sweetheart in Tampa

Day one of the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is winding down as one stop many people made was at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association booth as the host state was busy talking with convention goers from across the country. One of those was a well known voice, Baxter Black as I snapped a quick picture of him …

Farmer’s Share of Retail Food Dollar Down a Bit

The latest Farmer’s Share report shows a decrease from December in the amount farmers are seeing compared to the retail price at the super market. 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 …

New Polymer by Becker Underwood Will Give Seed Better Flow

Charlie Hale with Becker-Underwood says they have developed a new polymer that will further benefit the farmer by allowing additives to better adhere to the seed and giving the seed better flow through planting. 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 …

Former GA Governor Joins GAC Board of Directors

The Georgia Agribusiness Council hosted their annual Legislative Breakfast this morning, where legislators joined leaders in the Ag sector to discuss upcoming challenges and opportunities for the 2013 Legislative Session. And one of those attending was former GA Governor and current farmer Sonny Perdue, who talked to us about recently joining the GAC Board of Directors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …

USDA Designates 9 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With Assistance to Surrounding States

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated nine counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. 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 …