Ag in Review for the Week of February 18, 2013

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …

Farmers Forced to Face Even More Risks Than Usual

Farmers are used to risks, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says this year the risks are extending to man-made circumstances, such as the absence of a 5 year farm bill and the growing possibility of across-the-board budget cuts due to sequestration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Legislation Introduced to Form GA Grown Commodity Commission

Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar gives us the details regarding the newly introduced House Bill 298, that seeks to form a Georgia Grown Commodity Commission. 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 …

Celebrating FFA Week All Year Long

Even though National FFA week is officially wrapping up on Saturday, the National FFA officer team encourages everyone who loves and understands agriculture to help them spread their message of “grow” throughout the year. Download Audio Click here for the story with National FFA President Clay Sapp from Florida. Click here for the story with National FFA Secretary Kalie Hall …

Dam It Up!

Everett Griner talks about how the idea of water conservation has some merit. 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 …

Storm Systems May Bring Significant Rainfall to Florida Panhandle

TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials urge Florida’s residents and visitors to remain aware this weekend and into next week, as two storm systems bring the potential for significant rainfall and flood risks to the Florida Panhandle. Some areas may see up to four inches of rainfall through Tuesday, with locally heavier amounts of up to Sponsored …

New FL Water Poll Reveals Some Encouraging Results for Ag Sector

A new statewide public opinion survey has proven quite revealing and could bode well for ag in the state. 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 …

Cotton Producers to Vote for Reaffirmation of the GA Cotton Commission

A reminder to Georgia’s cotton growers to vote in this year’s referendum. It began on February 4, 2013, and will continue through midnight of March 5, 2013. 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 …

Celebrating the Diversity of Ag During National FFA Week

As we continue to celebrate National FFA week, National FFA Southern Region vice president Wiley Bailey from Alabama explains why this week is so important to the organization. Download Audio Click here for the story with National FFA President Clay Sapp from Florida. Click here for the story with National FFA Secretary Kalie Hall from Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Mail Troubles

Don’t look now, but the post office that used to be right down the road, may be farther away than you think. Everett Griner tells us of how many post offices are closing…and where most of them are. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …