There is some good news and bad news when it comes to the share Ag producers are receiving from the food dollar as Patrick Canning of the Economic Research Service explains that after a 15 year decline, the last two years has seen an increase for producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
GA Development Authority Can Help Farmers Looking to Expand
With commodity prices on the rise, David Skinner with the Georgia Development Authority reminds producers who may be looking to expand that they are available to make farm and agribusiness loans 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, …
FL Little Money for University Construction, Repairs
By LILLY ROCKWELL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2011……… Forget those ambitious plans to build that state-of-the-art biology building with plush offices, classrooms and labs. Actually, don’t even count on routine roof repairs to dozens of public university buildings. This year, the State University System of Florida is facing such a large shortfall in state …
The FDA Receives Better Understanding of Florida Produce
Some University of Florida food safety experts recently took the initiative to educate federal officials about the produce industries they regulate with a cross-state tour that provided a behind-the-scenes look at growers’ operations and food safety efforts. Download Audio Click here for the complete article. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Water Shortage Declared for South Florida
With regional water levels falling and no significant rainfall forecast in the coming weeks, South Florida Water Management District has declared a water shortage in South Florida. For more information log on to www.sfwmd.gov/waterwatch. 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 …
Good Outlook for Meat Exports to Japan
The recent disaster in Japan has many worried about U.S. meat exports to that country, but U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng talks about how long-term demand for U.S. beef and pork should not be adversely affected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
GA Dairy Farm Wins Environmental Award
During the Georgia Ag Awareness Week kick-off event in Atlanta, it was announced that Everett Williams with WD Dairy LLC of Madison, Georgia was this year’s Environmental Stewardship Award winner. 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 …
Promoting Peanuts with Basketball & Peanut Proud Festival
You may be seeing peanut advertisements during the current NCAA Tournament as Tyron Spearman talks about how certain companies are using this venue while also reminding us all about a big peanut festival coming up this weekend. Promotion: Download Audio Festival: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Bayer CropScience to acquire US-based Hornbeck Seed Company
Monheim, March 23, 2011 – Bayer CropScience announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Hornbeck Seed Company Inc. (HBK), a privately-held company headquartered in DeWitt, Arkansas, USA. Hornbeck is a seed company supplying soybean, rice, and wheat varieties in the southern US-market, with an in-house soybean breeding program and proprietary soybean germplasm. Bayer CropScience will acquire …
Agricultural Landscapes Forum Allows for Conservation Policy Input
Alabama was the host of the recently held southern regional meeting of the Agricultural Landscapes Forum, a series of six meetings held across the country to seek public input on natural resource policy issues. And State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says all of the topics discussed will ultimately affect future farm policy, such as the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill. Download …