Harden Takes Over 2nd Top Spot at USDA

Krysta Harden is someone who is very familiar with agriculture here in the Southeast, and she recently took over the as the new Deputy Agriculture Secretary for USDA. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

Abundance of Rain Causing Quality Concerns

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that the wet summer in the southeast this year has caused some quality issues for both specialty and row crops. 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 …

Lake Okeechobee Water Releases to be Reduced

The Army Corps of Engineers will reduce water releases from Lake Okeechobee in the coming days. 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

USDA Designates 18 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 18 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred June 4-Aug. 1, 2013. Those counties are: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

2014 Outlook for Livestock Producers

Next year will bring lower feed costs for livestock producers, but each type of producer will face different production and price prospects. Gary Crawford 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 …

A Continued Need for Integrated Pest Management in Cotton

When it comes to pest management in cotton, University of Georgia Entomologist Dr. Philip Roberts, stresses the importance of protecting older products on the market by integrating them into a program with newer technologies and practices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

Alabama to Hold Pesticide Collection Days

The Alabama Agriculture and Industries Commissioner John McMillan will be holding two Clean Day Waste Pesticide Collections. 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

New NRCS Teachers and Students Webpage

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has unveiled its new Teachers and Students webpage. 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

The Growth of Alternative Organic Labels

More than 700 farms in 47 states now conduct their business under an alternative label – Certified Naturally Grown. 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 …

Alabama State Conservationist Receives Prestigious Award

Alabama NRCS State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett was recently named the Soil Conservationist of the Year. 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