Bayer CropScience has about 300 people from 18 different countries gathered this week in Miami for its first Pan-American Weed Resistance Conference. Researchers, company representatives, and some of us ag media types are learning more about weed resistance issues that are developing in many different crops around the world. Among the presenters, weed scientist Dr. Andrew Price (photo left) from …
New Technology
Technology is still changing farming. Everett Griner lets us know just how much. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
FL Gov Crist Requests Disaster Declaration from USDA
CLICK HERE to see the letter from Florida Governor Charlie Crist to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, requesting a disaster declaration for the entire State of Florida due to extreme cold weather conditions. Included with the letter was the initial request from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember …
Putnam Leads Delegation Request for Quick Aid to Florida’s Farmers
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam has gathered strong bi-partisan support from Florida’s congressional delegation for speedy federal reaction to the severe cold weather which appears to have done significant damage to much of Florida’s agriculture. After a week’s worth of freezing temperatures across most of the state Putnam anticipates that a formal request from the state for emergency assistance will …
Rooney Urges Swift Action from USDA for Freeze Victims
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) joined members of the Florida Congressional Delegation urging Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to act promptly to assist Florida agriculture growers recover from damage caused by the recent freeze. “I have been in contact with local farmers since last week, and I have been working with Florida’s Congressional Delegation to ensure the …
Peanut Crop Up from Last Month
According to the report released this morning, the U.S. peanut crop is a bit larger than what the numbers showed in December, as Tyron Spearman has updated figures for not only peanuts, but also corn, soybeans, and cotton. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …
USDA Wx: Cold Canadian Air Wave Could Spell Trouble for FL Crops
Florida farmers, already exhausted from trying to protect crops from this week’s cold snap, will have an even colder wave to battle late this weekend. USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
Corn Socks
Farmers are providing more than just food these days and Everett Griner tells us of some that are helpful. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Good-by 2009
2009 was not one of the best years for farmers and Everett Griner tells us why. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Christmas Trees
Did you know that there are three trees planted for each one cut? Everett Griner tells us this and much more today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle …