As we prepare for the Florida legislative session, our intern in the capital city this year is Megan Murphy from Avon Park. Megan will be working through Sam Ard, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation. I had a chance to catch up with Megan who tells us a little about herself. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
FFB Preparing to Re-Introduce General Ag Bill for 2010 Session
Florida’s legislative session convenes on March 2, but Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, says they have already started to prepare. 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 …
National Organic Program Now Independent
USDA implemented the National Organic Program nation-wide back in 2001, but it has recently undergone a significant change. 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, …
Dimlin Now Registered for Fly Breeding Areas
Many farmers may be familiar with the insecticide Dimlin as it is widely used on both row crops and specialty crops but Keith Griffith, Field Development Representative for Chemtura says they have recently received a new registration for the popular product. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Extension Working with Producers in Reaching Out to Consumers
The extension service is known to be a great asset to producers and Jimmy Jones, Henry County Extension Coordinator, says they are currently helping producers with marketing efforts for a variety of specialty crops. 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 …
ABAC Working with Grants to Engage Students in the Poultry Industry
The economy has taken it’s toll on university funding, but Dr. Tim Marshall, Dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources for ABAC, says they have found ways to continue their mission of reaching out to the ag community through grants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
USDA Allocates Funds for Plant Health Initiatives
USDA has granted approximately $45 million dollars to fund projects to strengthen plant heath initiatives. 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
Producers Need to Speak Out Against the EPA Nutrient Standards
EPA’s new numeric nutrient criteria for Florida waters has been released and the document is quite extensive, but Staci Braswell, Director of Government & Community Affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says that the one thing that is clear is that the new criteria will have a negative impact on Florida Agriculture. And therefore farmers need to attend one …
Tobacco Buy-Out Continues Into 6th Year
USDA will issue more than 950-million dollars in Tobacco Transition Payment Program payments to quota holders and producers this 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 through …
Grower Gives First-Hand Advice on Being Prepared for a Recall
Food safety is an issue that all producers have to be aware of and during the recently held Southeastern Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Adam Litch, operations manager for southeastern based L & M Farms, spoke on his first-hand experience of going through a recall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …