Mike Sparks, Florida Citrus Mutual, says that although Citrus Canker and Greening are the main focus in legislation this year, genomics and mechanical harvesting are also very important for legislators to understand. Report (1:59 wma) 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 …
FL-Bee-Colonies-Collapsing
 The situation is getting serious for beekeepers nationwide as bees are abandoning colonies for no apparent reason. Jerry Hayes with the Apiary Division of the Florida Department of Agriculture talks about what is now being called “Colony Collapse.” Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Big Three Meet for Commodity Classic
Corn, soybean and wheat growers are meeting this week in Tampa for the annual Commodity Classic. Report (1:00 wma) 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
Peanut Butter Salmonella Lawsuits
Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with lawsuits concerning the salmonella issue for a certain brand of peanut butter.  Report (:50 wma) 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 …
Peanut Crop Insurance Deadline
The crop insurance deadline for peanut growers is about here. Â Report (:15 wma) 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
New CBB Chairman Says Checkoff Works
The beef checkoff does work, something the new Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board wants producers to understand.  Report (1:00 wma) 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
Peanut Research
Research is trying to give us a better peanut. Everett Griner lets us know what this research is trying to do for all of us and where the peanut came from years ago.  Report (1:00 wma) 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 …
Don’t Give Up Peanut Butter
Hundreds of consumers nationwide have been affected by salmonella tainted peanut butter, but an extension food scientist says there’s no reason to stop eating peanut butter altogether. Report (1:30 wma) 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 …
Florida Strawberry Time
The Florida Strawberry festival kicks off this week in Plant City, running March 1 through the 11, with the theme “It’s More Than Just Shortcake.†Report (1:30 wma) 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 …
Florida FB Listening Sessions
The new leadership of Florida Farm Bureau is taking a fresh look at the organization to see if some changes are in order. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …