Committing to Local Meat Processors and Producers Long Term

How can the relationship between local meat processing facilities and farmers be strengthened and improved? Rod Bain has the story. 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 …

Food Safety for Labor Day

Kathy Bernard with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to remind folks of a few food safety tips for this holiday weekend. Download Audio 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 …

Commissioner Putnam Announces Successes in Battle to Eradicate Giant African Land Snails from Florida

Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced successes in Florida’s battle to eradicate the Giant African Land Snail. 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 …

Alabama NRCS Recognizing Soil Health Champions

As part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Health Initiative, Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says they are recognizing soil health champions. 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 …

Georgia Cotton Crop Doing Relatively Well Despite Rains

Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton gives the latest on this year’s saturated cotton crop. 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

Committee Members Still Working on Farm Bill

While Congress continues their summer break, we haven’t heard much talk lately about a farm bill. But as Tyron Spearman reports, there are still some committee members working on it. 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 …

New NRCS Student and Teacher Webpage is Educational and Fun

Jason Weller, chief of The Natural Resources Conservation Service, says their new teachers and students webpage features accurate information, presented in a way that appeals to young conservationist. 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 …

Need for Immigration Reform Extends Far Beyond the Field

According to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, the need for a steady and reliable workforce in the field has a significant impact on the economy as a whole. 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 …

COOL Will Probably Not Satisfy WTO

In May USDA issued a new rule for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling to bring the U.S. into compliance with a World Trade Organization finding that the program violated the Technical Barriers to Trade Treaty. But Canada and Mexico were not pleased with the ruling that would require labels to list the countries where animals were born, raised and slaughtered. …

Peanut Posted Price Up as Weather May Affect Certified Acres

The peanut posted price is up again, as Tyron Spearman has that information, along with a follow-up concerning the certified acres report and what others are saying about those numbers released this week. Price: Download Audio Acres: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …