One topic during last week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City was China. Jeff Johnson with Birdsong Peanut Company, one of the speakers at this year’s event, talked about the issues with this country concerning peanuts and Cindy Zimmerman caught up with him afterwards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Hoping to Involve More Landowners in Longleaf Pine Restoration
During last week’s event recognizing the 5th anniversary of the Longleaf Restoration Initiative, some were asking what it would take to get more landowners across the Southeast involved in planting longleaf pines. Download Audio To learn more about the NRCS Longleaf Pine Initiative click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
NCBA President Looking Forward to Summer Conference
President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Bob McCan from Texas, was here in the Southeast this past weekend as he attended the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s annual Summer Conference. Download Audio For more on the Cattle Industry Summer Conference click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
More Fruits, Nuts and Veggies
Production of fruits, nuts and vegetables is picking up and Cindy Zimmerman reports that’s because consumption continues to increase. Download Audio 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 …
Gulf Citrus Celebration Coming in Two Weeks
Bernadette Rashford with the Gulf Citrus Growers Association wants to remind growers about this year’s Gulf Citrus “CELEBRATION” coming up in just two weeks. Download Audio To learn more click here. 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 …
Cattle Herd Still Shrinking but More Heifers are Being Retained
While we are looking at ever tighter cattle supplies, there is also a possibility of an expansion on the horizon. Or as Gary Crawford reports, at least that’s the gist of two new USDA cattle reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Charitable Giving Protection
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about strengthening the law dealing with deceptive and misleading charities. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
GCA Summer Conference Continues
It’s day two of the 2014 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference in Helen, Ga. Last night a great crowd turned out for the dinner, auction, and music at the Cottrell Ranch. Last night I talked with Michele Creamer, GCA Vice President of Operations, who is very pleased with this year’s event. Download Audio Various meetings will take place again today …
Three Southeast Farmers Included in “Champions of Change” for Agriculture Honor
White House and USDA to Honor “Champions of Change” for Agriculture: On Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 at 10:00 AM ET, the White House and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will honor 15 local “Champions of Change,” leaders from across the country who are doing extraordinary things to build the bench for the next generation of farming and ranching. These champions …
Growing Interest in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
There is really getting to be quite an increase in those interested in unmanned aerial vehicles. Cindy Zimmerman looks at how some in agriculture are looking at possible uses for them. Download Audio 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 …