Monsanto Excited about New Cotton Technologies

Monsanto is one of the many exhibitors at this year’s Farm & Gin Show in Memphis, Tennessee. I caught up with Jordan Iverson, their Cotton Traits Marketing Manager and Ty Fowler, Product Development Manager for Cotton Traits and they talked about some new information of importance to Southeast farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Florida Agritourism Association Excited About Future

The recently formed Florida Agritourism Association is an effort to build agritourism in the state. President Lisa Ard explains more of the goals and efforts of the coalition in the following interview, as well as gives details about their role in an upcoming Senate Ag committee meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Farmers Encouraged to Plant Cotton

There are a variety of seminars and forums taking place today and tomorrow during the 62nd annual Farm & Gin Show in Memphis. During this morning’s Ag Update seminar, Joe Nicosia of Allenberg Cotton talked with the crowd about the industry and what to expect for this year. I caught up with him afterwards and he encourages farmers to plant …

Cotton Camo Shirts at Farm and Gin Show

There’s a big crowd on hand for the first day of the 2014 Farm & Gin Show taking place here in Memphis, Tennessee and one of the more than 400 exhibitors is the Cotton Board. I talked with Monte Bain, their Southeast Regional Communications Manager, about the new shirts you see pictured. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Ag Calendar

Tyron Spearman has a look at the ag calendar which includes various meetings over the next couple of weeks. 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 …

The South’s Largest Indoor Farm Show Starts Today

The 2014 Mid-South Farm & Gin Show kicks off today at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Farmers from many states will be on hand for 62nd annual show which runs today from 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am-4:30pm. The large trade show, which features more than 400 exhibitors, attracts many attendees but there are also a variety of …

New Technology

Farm technology is still developing. Today Everett Griner speaks of one of the newest forms available for agriculture. 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 …

Global Cotton Production to Exceed Consumption for 5th Consecutive Year

According to USDA Ag Economist James Johnson, the world cotton outlook for 2014-15 will be much of the same and will impact the season ending price. 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 …

Conflicting Agendas in Congress Could Delay Tax Legislation for Farmers

Although both the House and Senate know that they need to deal with expired tax breaks, American Farm Bureau tax adviser Pat Wolff says the two bodies are pursuing conflicting tracks. 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 …

Bill Calls for Pilot Program on Rural Doctor Aid

From: News Service of Florida A House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal (HB 1119) that would create a pilot project to determine the effectiveness of financial aid in attracting and retaining primary-care doctors in 12 largely rural North Florida counties. The bill, filed by Rep. Travis Hutson, R-Elkton, would require a report to be submitted in 2021 about the …