The farm bill is heading to the floor of the Senate this coming week and debate is expected to be lively on a number of issues. 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 …
Farmers Matter
The National Corn Growers Association has created a website called Farmers Matter to thank farmers and help educate consumers about growers’ dedication for producing the safest, most abundant food and feed supply on Earth, while also supplying the demands for cleaner-burning, renewable ethanol. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New Farm Bill Should Not Affect Planned CSP Signup
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster says that any changes that might be made to the Conservation Security Program in the 2007 Farm Bill should not affect plans for a new signup in 2008 Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
New Cotton Board CEO Talks About Research
Newly named Cotton Board president and CEO Drayton Mayers says research projects being done by Cotton Incorporated have benefits for both producers and consumers of cotton. 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 …
Ag Secretary Relationship Important for Citrus
In the first report, comments from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam about the need for the U S Secretary of Agriculture to have a good understanding of, and relationship with, the citrus industry. In the second report, Putnam comments on the progress of the Farm Bill and how specialty crop interests need to keep the pressure on to get their improved …
FL Packers Look For New Fresh Rule
With the Florida citrus harvest getting underway, Florida growers of fresh citrus want to know what the rules will be as soon as possible in terms of shipping fruit out-of-state. In this report, Richard Kinney of Florida Citrus Packers Association has some insight on the expected timeline. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Continuing Outreach to Help with NAIS
USDA has a program underway to help small & economically disadvantaged livestock producers take part in the National Animal Identification System. Under Secretary Bruce Knight says it’s all an effort to get more producers involved in the system.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
GA Counties Look for Disaster Aid
Drought conditions across Georgia have prompted more disaster declarations as Tyron Spearman says certain counties are hoping for some aid.  Report (:45 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Peanut Imports vs Exports
Tyron Spearman has a look at the lastest numbers which compares the exports and exports of peanuts in the U.S. Â Report (:20 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, 2026Florida Cattle …
AL Livestock Market Report
 Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture runs down the weekly cattle market numbers from across the state.  Report (:50 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …