President Vetoes Farm Bill

We all knew it was coming, but today President Bush officially vetoed the 2007 Farm Bill, and Tyron Spearman updates where things now stand with the overall process.  Report (1:25 mp3) 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 …

FL NRCS Promoting GLCI

The new State Conservationist in Florida for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Carlos Suarez, is making the Grazing Land Conservation Initiative one of his priorities in the state.  Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …

Ag Secretary Proposes Ban on Downers

USDA is proposing a complete ban on downer cattle for food use, something Agriculture Secretary Ed Scahfer said is needed.  Report (1:00 mp3)  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 …

Conservation in the New Farm Bill

Even though the president is unhappy with the overall farm bill package passed by Congress, there are a few provisions the administration is happy with – and one is the conservation title which includes new funding and improvements in programs such as EQIP and CSP. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

Georgia Cotton Planting Progress

Cotton planting is halfway done in the state now according to the latest report from the Georgia office of USDA’s National Ag Statistics service and Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says that’s good compared to last year. Report(1:00 mp3) Remember that nomination meetings for three positions on the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Cotton are coming up next …

FL CSP Signup Encouraged

Florida producers eligible for the latest Conservation Security Program sign up have until the end of the month to do so. District conservationist Bob Booth with the Florida USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Chipley says the signup covers producers in the Upper and Lower Choctawhatchee River watershed. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Administration Explains Veto

The president still intends to veto the Farm Bill when it arrives on his desk this week, according to deputy agriculture secretary Chuck Conner who explains some of the reasons why. Report(1:00 mp3) 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, …

Methyl Bromide Alternative Meetings

Several meetings on methyl bromide alternatives are being held around the state this week and next. Wednesday, May 21, at Popi’s restaurant in Ellenton from noon until 2. Wednesday, May 28, there will be an extended fumigation workshop in Immokalee at the SW Florida research and education center from 3 pm until 8:30 pm, including dinner. Thursday, May 29 in …

FL CSP Signup Reminder

Florida landowners in the Lower Choctawhatchie watershed are being reminded the signup period for the Conservation Security Program was extended until Friday, May 30th.  Report (:30 mp3) 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 …

Peanut Plantings Slowly Progress as Farm Bill Waits on President

Peanut planting continues across the Southeast as Tyron Spearman updates those numbers, plus he looks at where things stand with the farm bill in our nation’s capitol.  Report 1 (:40 mp3)  Report 2 (:15 mp3) 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 …