From The News Service of Florida: When a U.S. Senate committee comes to Franklin County next week, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam hopes federal lawmakers leave with a better understanding of the plight of people living along Apalachicola Bay. “Anytime you have a Senate field hearing, it raises awareness among the committee staff and it spreads Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
New Standards For Snacks And Beverages in Schools
School children will have healthier options to choose from in vending machines and snack bars. 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
Nominations Open for Agriculture Institute of Florida’s AG-Vocate Award
The Agriculture Institute of Florida is taking nominations for their AG-Vocate Award, recognizing a single individual for his or her efforts to communicate effectively on behalf of the Florida agriculture industry. 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, …
Peanut Usage Numbers Going Back Up
Peanut usage numbers for the month of June have been released, and according to Tyron Spearman, there were some good increases. 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 …
Alabama Beef Being Discussed with Teachers
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is looking forward to attending an event this week in Birmingham. It’s a program which she said will allow them to get the beef message out to many schools across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Promoting Healthy Beef to Colleges
Getting the healthy beef message out to dieticians has been just another effort of the Florida Beef Council. And Ashley Hughes talks about how they are taking that message even farther through college teachers and students. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Georgia Attending Beef Meetings in Denver
Suzanne Black with the Georgia Beef Board is looking forward to attending the Cattle Industry Summer Conference this week in Denver. She talks about that along with providing information about a Georgia beef producer who is being featured right now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Light Can Change Flavor and Scent in Plants and Fruits
A new University of Florida study has revealed how specific light wavelengths can manipulate volatile compounds that control aroma and taste in several high-value 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 …
Biofuel Trade Mission to Brazil
Leading biofuels advocates from the U.S. and Brazil have announced a first-of-its-kind joint trade mission to improve and enhance biofuels trade. 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 …
A Climb in Farm Production Spending in 2012
The Farm Production Expenditures report published by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shows U.S. farmers spent a record-high 351.8-billion dollars on agricultural production in 2012. 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 …