Researchers Discover Enzyme That Improves Flavor of Ripening Tomatoes

Researchers with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have discovered an enzyme that improves flavor of ripening tomatoes. 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 …

Researchers to Look at Practicality of Pasteurized Melons

A new study to start at the first of the year will investigate the practicality of pasteurizing netted melons. 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 …

Argentina to Increase Peanut Acres

We keep hearing how our peanut stocks will grow after this year’s harvest but today Tyron Spearman reports that U.S. growers may have to deal with even more competition from Argentina. 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, …

Strong Demand for U.S. Meat in Russia

While work continues with Russia on key issues concerning meat exports, it has been a good year for both U.S. beef and pork exports to that 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Broker: Citrus Land Values Reflect Fruit Prices

Dean Saunders, owner of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate, in this report discusses recent trends in citrus land values. He says the “go-go” years – when citrus land that might be developed sold for $50,000 an acre – are long gone. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free …

Sweet Onions

Everett Griner asked a question. Who’s onion is the sweetest? 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

Presidential Candidates on Agriculture

With election day nearing, Tyron Spearman has a look at what the Presidential candidiates have to say about agriculture here in the U.S. 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 …

Alabama’s Best Steak Contest Winner Honored

The Bright Star Restaurant in Bessemer, winner of Alabama’s Best Steak Contest, was the setting this afternoon of the presentation of the winning plaque. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President, Donna Jo Curtis and Vice President, Jimmy Holliman, made the presentation to owners Jimmy and Nicky Koikos and Business Manager Stacey Craig who told me they were very pleased with this honor. …

FL Producers Encouraged to Signup for EQIP and WHIP by Nov 16

FL producers have until November 16, 2012, to sign up for two popular programs under the Natural Resources Conservation Service. FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez encourages producers to visit with a local USDA service center regarding the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

Cotton Growers Should be Assessing Soil Issues Now for Next Year’s Crop

UGA plant pathologist Dr. Bob Kemerait encourages cotton farmers to be on the lookout for some soil issues now, in order to better prepare the land for next year’s crop. 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 …