After Freezes, Growers Have to Make Tough Decisions

The threat of freezing weather has abated for now, but Director of Hendry County Extension, Gene McAvoy, says the risk for the producer is still as strong as ever. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FFB Applauds Putnam Team

Now that Adam Putnam has officially taken over as Florida’s Ag Commissioner, Florida Farm Bureau is applauding his first moves in the position, the hiring of his team. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AG CONNECT Expo is This Weekend

AG CONNECT Expo will take place this weekend in Atlanta as Tyron Spearman looks at some of the hilights. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …

FL Producer Says BQA Good for End Product

This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Florida cattle producer George Kempfer said being BQA certified helps to provide a good end product for the consumer. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Beltwide Addressing Important Issues for Cotton Producers

The 2011 Beltwide Cotton Conference has officially kicked off in Atlanta and conference coordinator, Bill Robertson, gives us an update on some of the topics being discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

AFBF Meeting

Everett Griner tells us today just what the AFBF meeting has to do with the world business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …

Jan. 18, Feb. 9 Reports Likely To Show Citrus Freeze Damage

The Jan. 12 USDA crop forecast likely won’t show the full extent of damage from December freezes. More will be learned from a special Jan. 18 freeze damage report and the Feb. 9 crop forecast, says Candi Erick, USDA Agricultural Statistics Administrator for Florida. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers …

Adam Putnam Sworn in as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture

TALLAHASSEE — Today, at a ceremony held at Florida’s Old Capitol, Adam Putnam was sworn in as Florida’s eleventh Commissioner of Agriculture. The ceremony also featured the swearing in of Rick Scott as Governor, Jennifer Carroll as Lieutenant Governor, Pam Bondi as Attorney General and Jeff Atwater as Chief Financial Officer. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

FL Pastures Seeing Tough Winter

Gene McAvoy, Hendry County Extension Director with University of Florida IFAS in LaBelle, talks about how the recent freezing weather in the state is having an effect on many pastures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

Pork Producers Seeing Profits Slip

USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam looks at the general declines in hog herd sizes which are due mainly to rising feed costs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …