2014 Farm Bill Approved by Senate

The long awaited 2014 Farm bill has been approved by both Congressional bodies. Many, including Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss, are calling it a good compromise. But others, such as Iowa Senator Charles Grassley, are still displeased. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill

Statement by Bob Stallman, President American Farm Bureau Federation Re: Senate Passage of Farm Bill “The American Farm Bureau Federation commends the Senate for passing the new five-year farm bill with clear, bipartisan support. America’s farmers and ranchers are one step closer Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Citrus Nursery Tree Supply Addressed

The availability of citrus nursery trees for resets and new groves is discussed by Phil Rucks of Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery. Rucks spoke on the topic at the recent Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

New CEU Article in Citrus Industry Magazine

Earn one Core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Hazard communication standards – Globally Harmonized System,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the February issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be valid for up to one year …

CSP Enrollment Ends This Friday

Tyron Spearman reminds landowners that signup for the Conservation Stewardship Program ends this Friday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

Save Water

Everett Griner tells us one reason water conservation is badly needed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 31, 2014

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

Florida Agriculture Could Greatly Benefit from Panama Canal Expansion

Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam gives a quick recap regarding his recent trade development mission to Panama, where he along with some farmers and others toured the efforts to widen the Panama Canal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Successful Small Business

Everett Griner fills us in today about one small business that gives customers what they want. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Citrus Research Leaders: How to Use New Funding

The expected infusion of scores of millions of extra federal dollars for research into HLB and other citrus diseases has left some wondering how those dollars might be spent. In the first report, Calvin Arnold, director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture laboratory in Fort Pierce, suggests two areas for short-term research that might help growers quickly. Citrus Research and …