Looking for a Disaster Declaration

We remind growers that Governor Crist declared a state of emergency late last week for Brevard, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Lake, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia counties. This enables farmers to quickly harvest and transport their crops to help mitigate further losses from the recent rain fall. The Commissioner of Agriculture’s office is hoping to have a disaster …

Rains Slow Planting Progress

The recent rainfalls have really slowed planting progress as Tyron Spearman looks at where peanut planting stands as of this week and also updates the latest peanut posted price information. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GA Beefing Up the Blood Supply

With June beef month just a week away in Georgia, an event to help kick things off will actually take place this coming Saturday May 30th, as Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says their annual beef up the blood supply will be held. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

ACA Participates in NAIS Listening Session

At last week’s National Animal Identification System listening session held in Birmingham, various folks were on hand to make comments, including President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Steve McDonald from Lineville. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Producers Reminded about Cattle Diseases

Florida Department of Agriculture’s Diane Kitchen, veterinary manager for cattle programs for the Division of Animal Industry, said while we hope to never see any cattle diseases back in Florida, producers need to be aware some do exist in other states. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Food Safety Working Group

As the President’s Working Group discusses food safety we take a closer look as well, with these four reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Cotton Seeing Signs of Recovery

An estimated increase in cotton prices has Georgia Cotton Commission’s Executive Director, Richey Seaton, optimistic that there is a break in the current recession. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …

Producers Encouraged to Document Crop Loss

As rain the rain fall continues to add up throughout the state of Florida, Josh Craft with Florida Farm Bureau says crop loss is also increasing. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Organic Initiative Signup Extended

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended the application period for the new Organic Initiative. The 2009 Organic Initiative is a nationwide special initiative to provide financial assistance to National Organic Program (NOP) certified organic producers as well as producers in the process of transitioning to organic production. Alabama: Florida: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

FCA Convention 3 Weeks Away

FCA’s Jim Handley reminds cattle producers that we are just 3 weeks away from the 2009 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show at Marco Island. To learn more about this year’s convention log on to floridacattlemen.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …