Discussions concerning the national beef checkoff program dealing with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s proposed new governance structure continue, as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is concerned about the firewalls between the checkoff program and the policy programs run by NCBA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Drill Helps Test FMD Response
At the World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa this week, attendees representing production agriculture, law enforcement, media and state and federal governments participated in a table-top exercise based on a simulated FMD outbreak. 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 …
USDA’S Monthly Crop Report
The latest round of USDA crop reports was released this morning as Gary Crawford tells us what the numbers show. 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 …
Citrus Panel Acts On Research Shortfall; Sees OJ Ads
The Florida Citrus Commission this week agreed to fund $2.8 million in disease research shortages that two gubernatorial vetoes left in the Citrus Research and Development Foundation budget, Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff says in the first report. Download Audio In the second report, Neff describes new orange juice ads presented to the Citrus Commission. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage …
Youth Labor
The rights groups are opposing child labor. Everett Griner talks on this today. 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
Florida Citrus Mutual “Citrus Conference” Begins
Florida Citrus Mutual’s annual Citrus Conference kicks off this evening, scheduled to end Friday afternoon. The event will include receptions, a banquet, entertainment and a three hour seminar session for growers on Thursday morning. It’s being held at the Hyatt Regency at Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
An Extended Deadline for FL NRCS Program
Well producers now have a little more time to sign up for a popular Natural Resources Conservation Service program as George Johnson with the Florida NRCS says the deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program has been extended to June 25, 2010. Download Audio To learn more about CSP click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Cotton Industry Conducting Life Cycle Analysis
The U.S. cotton industry is examining itself from field to fabric through three major areas of work. 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
USDA Conducting Bee Survey
USDA has begun a 13-state survey of honey bee pests and diseases to determine the prevalence of parasites and disease-causing microorganisms that may be contributing to the decline of honey bee colonies nationwide. 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 …
Information on Safe Seafood in the Gulf
With the oil spill looming, Gulf States are working with consumers to give them peace of mind as well as the tasty seafood they crave. 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 …