Before adjourning for Easter Recess, both the House and Senate passed their budget plans. Tyron Spearman was in Washington last week and has the detailed information plus what it means for agriculture. 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 …
How to Better Cook an Egg
It is that time of year when eggs get all the attention, more specifically hard boiled eggs. And Extension Expert Karen Blakeslee gives us some advice on how to make those eggs better. 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 …
Honeybees Creating Unique Turf War in California
David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture says some specialty crop growers in California are finding themselves on opposite sides of a pollinator issue. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the complete interview with FDAC’s David Westervelt. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Peanut Board Looking at 5-year Plan
Today Tyron Spearman has information about a five year strategic plan that is being looked at by the National Peanut Board which covers a variety of issues for the 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, 2026Verdant …
Temple Grandin Talks to Alabama Cattlemen
There was a big crowd on hand this past weekend at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association convention to hear well known consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, Temple Grandin. She spent time talking with cattle producers about her many years of research, and afterwards I talked with her about some of the many things she has discovered about cattle …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Protecting Children from Identity Theft
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the increasing number of children who have been the victims of identity theft and about legislation he is proposing that would help guard against that threat. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Alabama Governor Speaks to Cattlemen
Governor Robert Bentley addressed a room full of cattlemen from around the state today at the Governor’s Luncheon during the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association 70th Annual Convention in Birmingham. Afterwards I caught up with the Governor who talked about some of the issues which involve agriculture and rural areas of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Install New Officers
At the 70th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention this morning, the 2013 slate officers were installed. They include new President, Jimmy Holliman of Marion Junction, who I talked with about the upcoming year and how he hopes more cattle producers will become involved in the association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Florida Legislature Update on Greenbelt
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, has an update concerning greenbelt and what transpired during this week’s Florida Legislative session. 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 …
No Meat Inspector Furloughs is Good News for Meat Industry
Congressional action makes it possible now for the Agriculture Secretary to transfer funds to keep meat inspectors on the job. That news is certainly welcomed by the meat industry,as 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 …