There’s a variety of meetings coming up this winter, starting off with some yet this week. Tyron Spearman runs down the list. Â Report (1:25 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 …
USDA: Holiday Freezes Challenge California Citrus Growers
Seems Old Man Winter visited citrus growing areas in California about the same time as Santa Claus. This report contains a follow up to the story from USDA Radio News in Washington D. C. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Johanns Excited About ’07
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says US agriculture is in great financial shape and he is looking forward to a great year. 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 Application of Herbicides or …
Send in the Clones
Last week’s ruling by the Food and Drug Administration declaring that food from cloned animals is safe has been generating lots of discussion in the media about whether consumers will accept it. 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 …
Drop Red Gorgeous
The Florida Strawberry Growers Association is teaming up with grocers to promote the state’s signature berry through its new “Drop Red Gorgeous” campaign that embodies the idea that “you are what you eat.” 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 …
Growth in Precision Farming
John Deere continues to improve upon its precision farming tractors to meet the growing needs of agriculture. 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, …
Immigration High on 2007 To Do List
Coming to a resolution on the immigration issue will be high on the list when the new Congress convenes this year. 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 …
Panama Agreement Includes Specialty Crops
Several specialty crops, fruits and vegetables are on the list of commodities that will benefit from the recently negotiated Panama trade agreement. 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 …
FL Citrus Packers Work for Future of the Citrus Industry
Executive Director for the Florida Citrus Packers, Richard Kinney, says that a comeback of the fresh squeezed juice industry could make a huge impact for Florida growers. Kinney also discusses the importance of research for new varieties which will help local growers remain competitive into the future. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Farm Bill Will Dominate 2007
Get used to hearing the words “Farm Bill” – you’ll be hearing them a lot this year. 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, …