Congress Returns Next Week

Congress will get back to work next week for final three weeks of the 111th Congress, as there are various bills up for consideration. 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 …

Farmer Thank You Programs

Many efforts are under way across our country this week to recognize America farmers this Thanksgiving. 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

Thankful for Farmers Who Produce our Food

Today Tyron Spearman looks at reasons why we all need to be thankful for farmers across our country who work everyday to produce the food we will enjoy this Thanksgiving and everyday. 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 …

Meat Products Cost More for Thanksgiving

According to one USDA economist, no matter what meat product you serve this Thanksgiving it will cost more than last year. 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 …

Food Safety Legislation Debate Continues in Senate

When the U.S. Senate reconvenes after Thanksgiving, they will be coming back to plenty of heartburn, but not from their holiday meal, but instead from their ongoing debate on food safety legislation. As Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee, Saxby Chambliss is still concerned with how the Senate version will affect small farmers, while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid …

FL Turnover Starting at Ag

This in from the The News Service of Florida: Several top officials at the Department of Agriculture have left the agency ahead of the new incoming administration of Adam Putnam, an agency spokeswoman said. Technically, all of the officials are on leave until the new agency leaders come in in January. Leaving the agency are deputy commissioner Joanne Brown, Consumer …

NRCS in the Process of Distributing CSP Payments

Tom Christensen, NRCS Regional Conservationist, says those farmers enrolled in CSP who haven’t already received their payment, will very soon. Download Audio The batching period for 2011 CSP applications is coming up on January 7, 2010. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

GCC Enhancing the Brand Image of GA Cotton

As mentioned in a previous report, The Georgia Cotton Commission recently hosted cotton buyers from domestic textile mills in an effort to educate them about the new varieties Georgia producers were planting. And executive director, Richey Seaton, says the tour was an opportunity to further enhance the brand image of Georgia cotton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Colombian Retailer to Market Florida Ag Products

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that his department has further expanded its marketing efforts in the Caribbean, Central America and South America by adding a large Colombian chain to its global retail program. Retailer Carrefour-Colombia joins 37 other chains worldwide that will partner with the department and feature a variety of fruits, vegetables and citrus …