Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Florida, gives some concrete examples on how the research dollars allocated through the farm bill has assisted the ag sector in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Valentine’s Day Deadline for Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program
Applications are due Valentine’s Day for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP)to help Florida farmers and ranchers keep their land in agricultural production. Robert Christianson, director of strategic planning and administrative services with the St Johns Water Management District, explains how FRPP has helped them reach their conservation goals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Monsanto Aiming for a 2015 Launch of Their New Herbicide System
Many farmers dealing with resistant weeds are anxiously awaiting the launch of Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System. In the following report Ty Fowler, product development manager for cotton traits and Jordan Iverson, cotton traits marketing manager, give more details on the new system and an expected timeline for its debut. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Many Support TPA Measure
Trade Promotion Authority legislation expired back in 2007, but efforts are underway to restore it. Conversations will kick off this week on how TPA should be negotiated and the role of Congress in that process. 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 …
Lower Red Meat and Poultry Production Forecasts
In their January report, USDA lowered the red meat and poultry production forecasts compared to last month’s numbers. 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 Cattle …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Energy Proposals for 2014 Session
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about his energy proposals for the 2014 Legislative Session, which include a substantial cut on the tax businesses pay for energy … and a tax holiday weekend for energy efficient appliances. More information is available online by clicking on Energy Legislative Proposals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending January 10th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
COOL Arguments Heard in Court
Oral arguments in the lawsuit challenging the USDA rule that requires country of origin labeling for meat products were heard this past Thursday in the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. 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 …
Highlights from USDA Crop Reports
Reporting from Washington D.C., Gary Crawford has highlights from the vast array of crop reports that USDA issued today. 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 …
2013 Cotton Numbers Still Well Short of 2012
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their final 2013 crop reports today, revealing that cotton is down 24 percent from last year. Angie Considine with NASS in Washington D.C. has the details. 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, …