University of Florida peanut breeder Dr. Barry Tillman says while leaf spot disease in peanuts has not been as bad this year, white mold has and is something growers may still have to deal with. 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 …
Consumer Beef Index Shows Positive Attitudes
This past July a study was conducted on behalf of the beef checkoff called the Consumer Beef Index, a tool used to provide a measure of change in consumer demand for beef. To learn more go to www.MyBeefCheckoff.com Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Farmers Urged to Apply for Value-added Grants
HURON, S.D., Sept. 3, 2009 – Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager today urged farmers and business owners to apply for $18 million in grants to help them add value to the commodities they produce. “Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA plans to award approximately $18 million in value-added grants nationwide,” Tonsager said. “We want …
Psyllid Moves Closer to California Citrus
California citrus growers are on high alert because of the deadly Asian Citrus Psyllid that seems to be moving closer to groves there. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman has more. 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 …
Citrus Scientist Cites Research Benefits and Gaps
University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney cites some of the benefits the Florida citrus industry received from $17 million worth of research last year, as well as what she see’s as some shortfalls. 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 …
What’s Cooking?
Are veggies replacing meat on the grill? If so, why? Everett Griner has this report. 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
Senate Climate Change Legislation Delayed
Climate change legislation is being delayed in the Senate and American Farm Bureau regulatory specialist, Rick Krause, says it could ultimately affect reaching the deadline of presenting a bill by the global climate change summit to be held in December. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Development of Produce Tattoos
Those small and sometimes inconvenient sticky labels on produce may eventually be replaced by laser “tattoo” technology now being tested by Agricultural Research Service and University of Florida scientists. 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 …
Aquaculture Funding Assited AL Producers at the Right Time
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks says that USDA’s recent funding for the Aquaculture Industry came at a very critical time. 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, …
FL Update to Cattle Producers Facing Water Issues
While the issue concerning water access for a few cattle producers in south Florida continues, Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Charles Shinn says work on this problem is underway. 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 …