The last time we talked with Florida Beef Ambassador Alex Lucas she had just competed in the National Beef Ambassador Contest in California. Since then, she’s having a great time attending various events promoting the beef industry in the state, as it’s something she hopes to continue throughout her lifetime. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Georgia Beef Checkoff Dollars Go in Many Directions
Executive Vice President of the Georgia Beef Board, Josh White, said beef checkoff dollars go in many directions and while some of those dollars are spent nationally they do a lot for Georgia cattle producers. 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 …
Sequestration Could Impact CME Trading
We are hearing more and more how cuts from sequestration could affect areas we never thought of, including some group livestock and dairy contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. 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 …
Monsanto Now Searching for Next Farm Mom of the Year
Nominations for Farm Mom of the Year are now open and can be completed online until April 23rd. 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, …
Sequestration Will Not Affect Current NRCS Contracts
Despite the obvious challenges sequestration will present to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Acting NRCS Chief Jason Weller says those farmers who already have existing contracts will not be affected. Download Audio For the complete interview with Acting NRCS Chief Jason Weller click here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
DuPont Pioneer Introduces Field360 Services App
As part of DuPont’s commitment to farmers and increasing the food supply around the world, DuPont Pioneer has announced the first wave of new services available to farmers this growing season. Pioneer® Field360™ services is designed to help growers confidently transform their farm data into increased productivity through timely and actionable information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Florida Has a Dedicated Department Working on Honeybee Issues
Thanks to the state’s large specialty crop sector, honeybees are big business in Florida and David Westervelt, assistant chief of apiary for the Division of Plant Industry at the Florida Department of Agriculture, says that is why they have a department dedicated solely to the needs and concerns of honeybee growers. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to …
Sequester Affects Meat Inspections and Exports
If Congress does not find a way to stop the sequestration cuts, it could mean there will be some 21-hundred fewer food safety inspections this 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 …
Last Chance for Georgia Cotton Commission Referendum Ballots
Georgia cotton growers have until midnight, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, to vote in the Georgia Cotton Commission referendum. Chairman Mike Lucas says that a favorable vote of 66 2/3 percent must be received for the Commission to continue their programs of research, promotion and education. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Funding Cuts Affect Ag in Various Ways
Pending funding cuts will affect agriclture in various ways as Tyron Spearman looks at some of those. 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