There are various concerns about the proposed change to the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s rule on livestock marketing. U.S. Representative Jack Kingston from Georgia sent a letter to U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack this week asking him to conduct a sound economic analysis of the livestock marketing rules proposed by GIPSA. And National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall …
Peanut Crop Forecast is Up
According to this mornings crop production report from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, growers can expect to see a larger peanut crop, as Tyron Spearman looks at those numbers along with what is also expected for corn and soybeans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
September Cotton Crop Report
The September all cotton crop production report was released this morning, and Shiela Corley with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service in Washington D.C. says the numbers are up this month. 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 …
Spyke Shares Advanced Citrus Production System Knowledge
Pete Spyke of Fort Pierce is believed to be the first Florida citrus grower to use the advanced citrus production system, based on open hydroponics and high-density plantings. The system is often touted as a way for growers to get high production out of their groves early, before greening takes a huge toll. In these reports Spyke talks about the …
Beef Prices
This should not come as any surprise to anyone, but just in case, Everett Griner tells us how the beef prices are up again. 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 …
FL FSA’s Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels Mtgs to Talk about BCAP
The Florida Farm Service Agency state director, Tim Manning, says they are holding “Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels” town hall meetings to educate producers about the need for alternative energy and the Biomass Crop assistance program, also known as BCAP. Download Audio Click below for a schedule of the upcoming meetings… Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
GA Experiencing Early Maturing Cotton Crop
As cotton farmers are looking at a early crop due to the heat this summer, University of Georgia Extension Cotton Agronomist, Guy Collins, gives his recommendations on what they need to focus on right now. 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 …
Dollars released for Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies
USDA has released 3-million dollars in funding to conduct feasibility studies for renewable energy systems for agriculture producers and rural small businesses. 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 …
Groups Press for Senate Action on Food Safety
Food safety advocates and survivors of foodborne illnesses are asking the U.S. Senate to pass its Food Safety Enhancement Act. 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 …
National Wilderness Month
September 2010 has once again been proclaimed as National Wilderness Month, by President Obama. 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