Members of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association are in Tallahassee this week for their legislative quarterly meeting where they are meeting with state legislators about issues facing the industry. FCA Director of Legislative Affairs Sam Ard talks about another event which begins Wednesday in conjunction with cattlemen being in town. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
AL Cattlemen Watching Legislature
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says the 2009 regular session is keeping Alabama legislators busy dealing with a variety of issues including the budget. 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 …
GA Cattleman Looking Ahead
Economic times are tough right now for all, but President-elect of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Bill Nutt said they are trying to hold on. 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 …
Food Safety Act Introduced
In Washington this week both Democratic and Republican senators got behind comprehensive legislation which will increase food inspection and oversight in the wake of the recent issue with salmonella being found in certain peanut products. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Rotating Crops with Peanuts
While many are suggesting that peanut acreage needs to be cut back some this year, University of Georgia Plant Pathologist Dr. Tim Brenneman cautions growers on what crop may not work in replacing them through a rotational program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Last Section to Suffer
Agriculture is usually the last section to suffer in a recession. Everett Griner takes a look at this today and talks frankly about it. 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 …
Hunter Mania Highlights the Ocala Winter Finals
Hunters had their chance to shine all weekend at the Ocala Winter Finals when the $10,000 ASG Software Solutions/USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by Dietrich Insurance Featuring Walsh Harness & Saddlery and the $5,000 Pony Commotion took the stage at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Highlands County Citrus Growers Association – Local Issues Focus
Occassionally we try to check in with the executives of the various regional citrus grower groups in Florida. In this feature, comments from Ray Royce of Highlands County Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA). Ray’s comments for this report come from a recent interview with AgNet’s Ernie Neff at the recent HCCGA annual banquet in Sebring. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Cotton’s Impact on the State Economy
Crop selection has shifted some away from cotton. But Jimmy Webb, board member with the Georgia Cotton Commision, says that he believes that in the long run the cotton industry will still remain strong in Georgia. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Florida Farm Bureau Day Coming Up March 17!
Next Tuesday is Farm Bureau Day at the State Capital and Ben Parks, Director of State Legislative Affairs for the Federation, says that the agenda is full this year as it’s more important than ever to get in front of Florida Lawmakers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …