FL SART Expanding to Every County

The State Agriculture Response Team in Florida is looking for volunteers in every county.  Report (1:00 wma) Learn more about SART 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 …

GA Meat Scientists Discuss Ethanol Production

Ethanol and it’s use of corn is a concern among those in the meat industry.  Report (:57 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

Increased Tax Rate in Processed Oranges is Good for Growers

Andy Taylor, Peace River Citrus Products, says that the new tax rates are good for the market and can be a type of insurance for growers.  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 OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Crops Look Good Across State for Upcoming Season

Doug Bournique, IRCL, feels good about the upcoming citrus season, as well as the decisions made by the new Special Industry Committee.  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 OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Ag Electricity Is Officially Tax Exempt in Florida

The law exempting Florida agricultural producers from sales tax on electricity went into effect July 1. Report (:58 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

Irrigation Not Helping Some Crops

Irrigation is getting to be a costly way to try and save some crops like corn and cotton in Georgia’s dry summer this year. Report (:58 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 …

More Really Matters

The government is changing from “5 a Day” to “More Matters” in an effort to encourage greater consumption of fruits and vegetables. 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 …

Home Grown

How soon will this sign be in your store?  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

USDA Crop Statistics Has Several Studies

The final 2005-06 crop numbers will be out in September, as well as a tree count update. A final count for finding how many boxes were left on trees due to label problems is now underway, and they are already working toward the 2006-07 crop count.  Gary Cooper reports.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

U.S. Peanut Crop Lags Behind Last Year

According to the weekly crop report put out by USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service, the peanut crop is still well behind where it stood last year.  Report (:55 wma) Check the NASS site for more weekly crop numbers. USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …