A Farmer’s Necessity

Everett Griner tells us today what used to be a necessity for the farmer, and what changes have taken place with this.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

The Color Purple

USDA researchers have found that purple potatoes pack a powerful punch of phytochemicals. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

Don’t Tie Our Hands

Florida Farm Bureau is spearheading an effort to send pieces of twine attached to note cards to Florida’s congressional members with a message about the need for comprehensive immigration reform that includes a legal guest worker program. Read more here. Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

NCC Provides Farm Bill Update

The 2007 Farm Bill will have a major impact on cotton growers, so an update on the current status of the bill was a major part of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences this week in Nashville. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Dow Welcomes New Staff Member

The Technical Exhibit area of the Beltwide Cotton Conference is where you will find Dr. Steve Brown this week in his new position with Dow Agri Science. I talked with Steve about his many years with the University of Georgia and why he made the career change.  Report (2:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

COOL & Farm Bill

Cattle producers across the country are being reminded about Country of Origin Labeling, as it is set to start in September, 2008.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

Farm Bill Discussed at Beltwide Cotton Conference

The 2008 Beltwide Cotton Conference continues in Nashville, Tennessee where one topic of discussion this week has of course been the farm bill. I had a chance to catch up with National Cotton Council President & CEO, Mark Lange and he updates growers where things stand at this time.  Report (2:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

New Varieties Search Seeks New Juice Oranges

Two more features today with Peter Chaires of the New Varieties Development and Management Corporation, as the global search continues for all kinds of new citrus varieties to help Florida growers remain profitable for the future. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

USDA Ag Census Provides Valuable Information

As a producer you should of received your Ag Census form in the mail, and you are urged to complete it and return it by the deadline.  Tyron Spearman tells us today just how important this census is.  Report (:45 mp3) This post sponsored by: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

GA Peanut Farm Show Jan 17 in Albany

This years Penaut Farm Show will be held in Albany GA and Tyron Spearman fills us in on all of the good details of what will be going on during this event.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …