Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, Brad Etheridge, takes time to thank the FBC staff for their hard work and dedication to making sure good programs which benefit producers are being conducted with beef checkoff dollars across the state.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Alabama Peanut Crop Looks Good
Peanut progress is running ahead of schedule in the state and Randy Griggs with the Alabama Peanut Producers says the crop looks pretty good. Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Jalapenos Possible Salmonella Source
The focus of finding the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 900 people nationwide has now shifted away from tomatoes to jalapeno peppers. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Alabama Wetlands Reserve Program Meetings
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is hosting three meetings this month to inform landowners about the Wetlands Reserve Program. The meetings are scheduled for: Monday July 28 from 5-7 pm in Lauderdale County at the Elgin Community Center. Tuesday July 29 in Lawrence County from 6-8 pm at the USDA Agricultural center in Moulton. Thursday July 31 …
FL Pine Beetle Prevention
Beginning July 30, the Division of Forestry will re-offer the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Cost Share Program to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners. Find out more here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
USDA Undersecretary CARES
USDA’s Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics was in Florida last week for the annual Suwannee River CARES awards dinner. Dr. Gale Buchanan was impressed with the CARES program and the Suwannee River Partnership especially for the efforts in improving water quality and quantity in the region. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Tomato Sandwich Day Success
A “Georgia Grown” Tomato Sandwich Day last week in Atlanta was a juicy success. Charles Hall, executive director of Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, joined Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin and members of the media for the event. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
FL Farm Benefits with EQIP
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is helping landwoners across the country in various ways, as the Providence Farm in North Florida is an example of how the various aspects of EQIP can make a difference when applied.  Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Higher Energy Costs Will Increase Pork Prices
Input costs continue to rise affecting the bottomline for most everyone in agriculture, as the President of the National Pork Producers Council says energy costs is just one area that’s affecting those in that industry.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Brazil’s Leading Farm Equipment Manufacturer
This might surprise you, and why. Everett Griner talks to us today about whom this is and who their new competition is.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL 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, …