Indian River citrus growers are dealing with more water than some of them have ever seen in their groves. In these reports, news and comments from Florida Citrus Packers Association spokesman Richard Kinney as growers now keep an eye on forecasts for the latest storm threat to the region, Hanna. Also in these reports, comments on what growers can expect …
When I Say Texas?
Just what do you think about when someone says Texas? Cattle, oil? Everett Griner gives us something else that needs to be said when you say Texas. Listen to report here: 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 …
Farm Income Forecast Up
Farmers are generating more income this year than expected, so USDA has revised its forecast upward 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
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Buy-In For Disaster Aid
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is informing Florida agricultural producers that even if they don’t have crop insurance or non-insured crop disaster assistance coverage (NAP) that qualifies them for compensation under the government’s disaster programs, they can still take advantage of a waiver that permits them to pay a “buy-in†fee that will allow them …
FL Farm Field Day
The University of Florida will hold their annual Field Day event Thursday, September 4th at their Jay Research Facility. Barry Brecke talks about some of the things growers can learn about while there. 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, …
Experts Doubt the Meat and Cancer Hypothesis
Researchers met recently to express their doubts of last years claims by one organization that tied meat to cancer. 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
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a look at this week’s cattle market prices from across the state. Listen to report here: 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 …
The Pain is Not Universal
Just what we’re paying today is taking up to 14% of the income just to get to work. What is this? Everett Griner tells us, along with some other things we are doing without. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Propane Powered Pickup
Alternative fuels for vehicles include more than just ethanol and biodiesel – there’s also propane. Mark Leitman with the Propane Education and Research Council says Roush has designed a pick up that runs on propane. 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 …
Farm Bill Comparison Website
Many producers and others may still be confused about what is included in the 2008 Farm Bill, compared to the previous bill. To that end, USDA has developed a new website that offers a side-by-side comparison. The website can be found at www.ers.usda.gov/FarmBill/2008. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …