In order for the U.S. forest industry to compete in a growingly competitive biofuels market, Dr. Eric Vance, principal scientist for The National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, says it needs research focused on productivity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
FL Cattlemen Building Membership
At last week’s Fall quarterly meeting, Florida Cattlemen’s Association President Jim Strickland said they have entered into the new social media atmosphere along with putting together an effort which is helping to build membership. 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 …
Ag Export Forecast Rises & Funding to Create Rural Jobs
The numbers for agricultural exports look good as Tyron Spearman runs through those along with passing along information concerning funding that’s been granted for opportunities in rural areas. Download Audio 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 …
Hoping to get Poultry Moving to Russia
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he still hopes current work with Russia will soon result in the re-opening of that market to U.S. poultry. 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 …
Proposed Pork Budget to Focus on Consumers
The National Pork Board’s proposed 2011 budget will be debated this week in Des Moines, Iowa as producers will gather to work to balance a budget of approximately $46 million. 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 …
FL FSA Holding Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels Townhall Meetings
Florida Farm Service Agency State Director, Tim Manning, wants to inform and educate producers about the need to decrease our dependency on fossil fuels through their statewide “Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels” town hall meetings. The first of which is being held today in Santa Rosa County, where FSA county executive director, Travis Kelley, explains the purpose and benefits behind the …
Citrus Expo’s Casino Night Was A Hit!
There was lots of hooting and hollering heard at Citrus Expo’s inaugural Casino Night fundraiser for Florida FFA on Aug. 18. Watch the slide show below from the event! Approximately 100 Citrus Expo attendees and exhibitors tried their hand at blackjack, craps, and roulette, while enjoying drinks and desserts with industry colleagues. The event had as many varieties of games …
Heated Debate over Citrus Greening “Secrecy”
A controversial editorial in The Ledger (Lakeland, FL newspaper) on Aug. 31, titled “Citrus Greening: Details Would Aid Growers,” triggered some strong responses from the citrus industry. Click here to read the editorial. On Sept. 4, The Ledger published a response to the editorial from Mike Sparks, executive VP/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. Click here to read Sparks’ “Citrus Works Openly …
Rural Crime
Nothing on the farm is safe. Rural crime is growing and Everett Griner tells us how. 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
GCC Encourages Growers to Attend Annual Field Day
Executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, encourages growers to come on out to their Annual Research Field day on Wednesday, September 8, at the Gibbs Farm in Tifton. 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, …