The following two stories take a quick look back at the top food stories of 2012 and give some thoughts on what might be the key issues for food, beverage and agribusiness in 2013. 2012: Download Audio 2013: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
East Coast Dockworkers Strike Averted for Now
More than 14 thousand dock workers from Houston to Boston have extended their contract for 30-days, averting a possible crippling ports strike. 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 …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Census of Agriculture
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Jim Ewing, Acting Director of the Florida office of the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service urges Florida agriculture producers to participate in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Download Audio More information is available on the web, including how to respond to the census online, by clicking on USDA Census. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
CASE IH Excited to Introduce Row Crop Steiger Series
Case IH marketing manager Ryan Schaefer says they are excited to introduce their Row Crop Steiger Series for 2013. 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 …
FL Could Lead the Federal Immigration Reform Discussion in 2013
Republicans are now starting to get on board with comprehensive immigration reform plans, with a couple of Florida leaders among those clearing the way for the change of ideas. 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 …
What Will Happen to the Renewable Fuels Standard Next Year?
Despite the Renewable Fuels Standard being under fire for much of 2012, it did survive relatively unscathed, but that may not be the end of the story as USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report regarding the fact that the RFS may get more attention by lawmakers in 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Fruit and Veggie Prices Expected to See Higher Inflation in 2013
The headlines for 2012 food prices were largely dominated by the drought, but USDA Food Economist Ricky Volpe says that was not the case for fruits and veggies. 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 …
Still Working in Washington & Trying to Sell More Peanuts
While members of Congress are still working to avoid a fiscal cliff, many in agriculture wonder if they will get a new farm bill put together as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information of how some in the peanut industry have spent time across seas trying to promote U.S. peanuts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Cattle Placement Numbers Affected by Drought Conditions
Cattle placements numbers in feedlots during November was a surprise for many as the trade had expected a larger decline than what we saw, as one factor may be the latest drought monitor report which shows no change in hay and cattle areas in drought conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Ag Innovations Have Had Significant Impact on US Economy
It is the time of year when many people pause and reflect on the last 12 months, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack took it one step further has he reflects on the innovations to agriculture over the last thirty years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …