It looks like cotton growers in the Delta are going to face Hurricane Isaac head on. Something that USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says is a concern considering where much of that crop is in its development. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
The Advanced Citrus Production System is Working
HLB incidence is climbing in an advanced citrus production system (ACPS) grove that University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann is working with, prompting some changes. He outlines those changes and reports that the ACPS is meeting its objective of producing much fruit fast. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored …
Child Labor
Farm labor for our children starts early. Everett Griner tells us why. 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
Farm Bill Now Coalition to Hold Rally
The Farm Bill Now Coalition is planning a September 12th rally in Washington D.C., where National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer says they will focus on the importance of passing a Farm Bill by the September 30th deadline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Crop Update from Peanut Specialists
Today Tyron Spearman has information from a couple of peanut specialists on how the crop looks at this time and the issues growers are dealing with heading into harvest. 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 …
August Food Price Outlook
USDA Economist Ricky Volpe says there were few changes to report in this month’s edition of USDA’s Food Price Outlook. 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 …
Fresh Fruit and Veggie Prices Continue to Deflate
USDA’s Food Price Outlook has mainly focused on the rising cost of foods for consumers, but USDA economist Ricky Volpe says the fruit and veggie sector continues to buck the trend. 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, …
Isaac Spares Citrus and Avocado Trees
It seems that both avocado and citrus growers were spared from any major damage from Tropical Storm Isaac. 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, …
Producers Invited to National Grazing Conference
Kimberly Stine, National GLCI Coordinator, invites producers and landowners across the Southeast to attend the 5th National Conference on Grazing Lands which will be held December 9-12 in Orlando, Florida. Download Audio To learn more go to http://www.glci.org/5NCGL.html. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Grants Awarded For Development of Innovative Agriculture Approaches to Benefit FL
Gainesville, FL., Aug. 27, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced $25 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) awarded to 58 entities across the nation for projects that test and prove innovative approaches to conserving America’s private lands. Recipients will demonstrate innovative approaches to improving soil health, increasing pollinator and wildlife habitat, addressing livestock manure management, producing on-farm energy …