New Farm Food Safety Tool Available

Producers now have access to a free online tool to help them achieve Good Agricultural Practices. Download Audio 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

Florida Grower Not Planting All Peanuts

Florida peanut grower James Marshall talks about how the higher price being offered for peanuts is not going to change his planted acreage much if any next year as will still have a rotation with cotton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

More Education Necessary to Maintain Conservation Funding

Conservation programs play a vital role in ag production as well as environmental protection. And Rich Budell, director of the office of water policy with the Florida Department of Agriculture, says one of the challenges in sustaining funding for these programs is educating those not involved in agriculture about their importance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …

Producers Reminded to Participate in Cattle Survey

The deadline to participate in the checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Audit has been extended until Feb. 6th, 2012 as the checkoff is looking for producer input. Download Audio 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 …

Record High Global Corn Production Expected

One of the biggest changes in the December Crop Report is with the world corn outlook projection. Download Audio 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

AL NRCS Encourages Producers to Consider CSP

The Conservation Stewardship Program is back for 2012 and Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis has more details for growers. Download Audio 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 …

NRCS Gulf of Mexico Initiative Applies to Growers in 2 FL River Basins

The Natural Resources Conservation Service new Gulf of Mexico Initiative will focus up to $50 million dollars in conservation assistance to farmers and ranchers in priority areas and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says Florida has many producers that will qualify. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

FL Strawberry Crop Thriving Thanks to Good Weather Conditions

Mother Nature is giving a boost to our strawberry growers with near perfect weather conditions helping the crop get off to a strong start. Download Audio 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 …

Study Confirms Beef’s Role in a Heart-Healthy Diet

NCBA: Study Confirms Beef’s Role in a Heart-Healthy Diet —Study Concludes Beef Can Improve Cholesterol Levels by 10 Percent WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2011) – In a first of its kind study, researchers at The Pennsylvania State University demonstrated that eating beef everyday as part of a heart-healthy diet can improve cholesterol levels. Texas medical doctor and cattleman Richard Thorpe said …

Improving the Poinsettia

If you are looking to pick up a nice poinsettia this time in the holiday season your selection will most likely be limited. But Extension Horticulture Expert Rebecca Schnelle explains how her research is trying to change that. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …