Workshops concerning the expansion the U.S. biofuels market are being held across Florida as Bill Vasden Jr., Chairman of the Florida Feedstock Growers Association, said these could create new revenue opportunities for many growers. Download Audio To learn more go to FloridaFeedstockGrowers.com Click below for a schedule of the upcoming meetings… Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Dry Fields Hurting Peanut Harvest
Dry conditions are making things tough for some when it comes to peanut harvest, as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest crop condition numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …
NACD Joins with Other Groups to Support Estate Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sept. 15, 2010—The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is joining forces with agriculture production and environmental advocacy groups in support of the Family Farm Estate Tax Deferral Act of 2010 (S.3664). The Act, sponsored by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), would exempt family farms and ranches from the estate tax, and update existing estate tax incentives for voluntary, permanent …
FFB Encourages Growers to Ask Questions at Biofuel Meetings
Assistant Director with the Florida Farm Bureau, Andrew Walmsley, encourages growers to actively attend the “Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels” townhall meetings currently being held throughout the state. Download Audio The next meeting will be held Friday, September 17, 2010 at the Florida Farm Bureau State office in Gainesville. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Cotton Board Still Focusing on Core Objectives with a Lower Budget
Due to the recent difficult times here in the cotton industry, budgets are lower in 2010, but President and CEO of Cotton Incorporated, Berrye Worsham, says they continue to focus on key issues affecting growers and the industry as a whole. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Packing a Healthy School Lunch
Now that school is officially in session, one important element to remember is ensuring that kids get a healthy lunch to fuel their busy day. And in these three reports, nutrition expert, Tammy Roberts, gives some key tips for those packing school lunches. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
AL Initiative Targets Pigweed in 5 Alabama Counties
AUBURN, Ala. Sept. 14, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers control Palmer amaranth, a species of Pigweed. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
GA Peanut Tour this Week & Sunbelt Farmer of Year Luncheon
The annual Georgia Peanut Tour kicks off tomorrow as Tyron Spearman looks at what those attending can expect along with a reminder about the annual Farner of the Year event at the Sunbelt Ag Expo coming in October. Tour: Download Audio Sunbelt: Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
GA Peanut Commission Kicks off 24th Annual Tour
The Georgia Peanut Commission is kicking off their 24th annual Peanut Tour today, September 14, and executive director, Don Koehler, says the tour which will host participants from more than 13 states as well as international attendees, is more than just touring the fields. Download Audio A blog has been set up at gapeanuttour.wordpress.com to follow each stop to provide …
Job Losses
Everett Griner tells us how agriculture is still a people industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …