FDACS has released a notice related to a Citrus Black Spot (CBS) find in southern Polk County. Until now the disease was thought to be confined to southwest Florida. For more info: www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/black_spot/citrus_black_spot.shtml www.freshfromflorida.com/pi/enpp/pathology/citrus-black-spot.html 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 …
Cattle Producers Urged to Test for Trich
Trichomoniasis is a disease that cattle producers are aware of but a problem that one veterinarian wants them to be testing for. One of the speakers during the first day of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association year-end quarterly meeting today in Lake City was Dr. Andrew Lovelady with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University, and his topic was trich …
USDA Scientists Part of Global Food Security Breakthrough
An international team has completed a shotgun sequencing of the wheat genome. 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
Immigration Laws in Neighboring States have Helped FL Keep Labor Longer
David Hill, a specialty crop grower from Apopka, FL, says the immigration laws recently passed by neighboring states have actually helped his operation keep labor later in the season. 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 …
Corn Use for Ethanol is Falling
While concerns are there for many as to the usage of corn for ethanol, one analyst notes those usage numbers are heading down as it should be a half a billion bushels less next 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 …
2012 Farm Income Will be Lower Than Expected and Lower Than 2011
USDA has come out with a revised forecast for this year’s farm income. 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
FDA Suspends Peanut Processor Registration & Ag Sales Tax Exemption Available in Georgia
A peanut processor who has been in the news, just this week had their registration suspended as Tyron Spearman has that story, along with a reminder to Georgia farmers about the new sales tax exemption available in their state. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Efforts to Alert Rural Areas of Potential Weather Emergencies
While many parts of the nation are able to receive the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather radio broadcast, warning them of pending weather emergencies, David Villano with the Rural Utility Service says USDA is working to help provide funding to bring these services to rural locales. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Cotton Farmers Embracing Sustainable Conservation Practices
Sustainability is not just a buzz word anymore, as Georgia Cotton Producer Lee Cromley says growers have realized that sustainable practices can offer environmental and economical benefits. 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 …
Falling Prices Should Add Credibility to Sugar Policy
The American Sugar Alliance says a new report proves just how well the current sugar policy is working for consumers. 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 …