Florida representative Ralph Poppell from the Indian River region chaired the Agriculture Committee in the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, and remains a member of that committee for the upcoming 2007 Legislative Session. In this report Poppell discusses concerns about citrus canker, possibilities for windbreak technologies for better canker control, and what growers and ag landowners should be concerned …
Researching New Innovations for Peanut Growers
According to one peanut extension agronomist, research is on-going in looking for new innovations for growers. Â Report (:45 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
Georgia Quality Cotton Awards
The Second annual Georgia Cotton Quality awards held last week in Reynolds Plantation honored 12 producers and gins in the state for high fiber quality and premiums. Report (1:00 wma) Here are some interviews Lee McCoy did at the awards event on February 13: Interview with UGA Agronomist Steve Brown (4:30 wma) Interview with UGA Economist Don Shurley (3:00 wma) …
AL Cattle Numbers Going Up
According to Herb Vanderberry with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service in Alabama, cattle numbers in the state are starting to finally increase some.  Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS 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 …
TSA Recommendations for Sod Fields
Tropcial Soda Apple is a problem for many sod fields across Florida and recommendations have been made when it comes to using newer technology to control it. Â 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 …
Work Continues on Meat Trade with Korea
Getting both U.S. pork and beef flowing back into Korea is an effort that continues.  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
Freeze Damage Appears Minimal
Reports are coming in from around the state on damage from the cold snap this week. Pat Cockrell with Florida Farm Bureau says at this point damage appears to be limited and spotty. 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 …
Changes May Need to be Made in Greenbelt
The last regional hearing on property tax reform is scheduled for Thursday in Orlando at Valencia Community College from 6-9 pm. Producers are encouraged to attend and make their voices heard about the importance of Greenbelt to agriculture. State Representative Ralph Poppell talks about changes that might need to be made in Greenbelt. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
NASS Enumerators Gather Data
The National Agricultural Statistics Service is busy this month gathering information for the important Agriculture Resource Management Survey or ARMS. The people gathering that information are called enumerators – and they are folks like Barry Wood of Butler county Alabama. Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
All Terrain Vehicles and Farming
If you buy one shouldn’t you know how to operate it safely? Everett Griner looks at why we need one of these and the safety aspects of them.  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 …