Research Has Identified a Way to Reduce Cold-Induced Sweetening in Potatoes

USDA scientists say preventing activity of a certain enzyme could put an end to sweetening that occurs when potatoes are put in long-term cold storage. 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 …

Beef Quality Audit at Sunbelt Expo

Cattle producers who get a chance to stop by the Sunbelt Ag Expo on this last day are invited to stop by the livestock barn to view information from the 2011 Beef Quality audit. Jim Collins, with the Southeastern Livestock Network, has a booth full of information highlighting the results of that audit as I talked with him about some …

Valley Irrigation Talking to Sunbelt Ag Expo Visitors at New Building

Visitors at this week’s Sunbelt AgExpo have been able to enjoy Valley Irrigation’s new building here on the grounds. And I was able to talk with Product Manager Wade Sikkink about the new exhibit and some of the new technologies they offer growers, including their new DropSpan option. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

No-Win Situation

Fuel costs will remain high, no matter what. Everett Griner tells us why. 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

AL in the Spotlight at the Sunbelt Ag Expo

Alabama is in the spotlight this week during the 35th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo as Alabama Farmers Federation Executive Vice President Paul Pinyan and AL Ag Commissioner John McMillan says they are highlighting a theme of “Well Grounded in Alabama Agriculture”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Major Meat and Poultry Company to Implement Farm Audits

A new audit program called FarmCheck is being implemented by Tyson Foods and is aimed at confirming how animals are treated at livestock and poultry farms that supply the company. 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 …

Eastern Forest Have More Invasive Issues than West

Roughly half of the nation’s forest reside east of the Mississippi, and Rob Mangold of the US Forest Service says much of the pest and disease issues here in the east are due to invasives. 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 …

Reinke Opens New Building at Sunbelt Ag Expo

One event held during the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia was a ribbon-cutting of the brand new building for Reinke, as the internationally known company is able to even better showcase their irrigation systems and components. I was able to talk with both Chris Roth, President of Reinke and Mike Mills, Southeast Territory Manager about the new buidling …

Many Events for Day 2 of Sunbelt Expo

Day two of the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia has a variety of events coming up as Tyron Spearman looks at some of the things you can expect to see today. 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 …

Estate Taxes

The estate tax laws are a threat to the agriculture community. Everett Griner explains. 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