A Wildlife Expo will take place this coming Saturday, July 31st at the University of Florida / PJC Milton Campus in Milton, Florida. I talked with Robin Vickers, Events Coordinator for the University of Florida West Florida Research and Education Center, about the upcoming event. Download Audio For more information please contact Ms. Robin Vickers at 850-983-5216 x 113. Sponsored …
Aphids Slow to Build this Year in GA Cotton Crop
UGA Extension Entomologist, Philip Roberts, says growers should look out for aphids, as they were slower than normal to build this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
Southeastern Growers Need to be on Watch for Soybean Rust
Our cold winter gave soybean rust a slow start, but now with tropical-type weather causing more wind and rain, both UGA plant pathologist, Bob Kimmerait, and UF agronomist, David Wright, say that farmers need to be aware of the current spread of the disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …
Research Panel Discusses Peanuts
At the Southern Peanut Growers annual conference last week in Panama City Florida, growers were able to take part in a production forum which involved 10 different researchers from across the southeast discussing a variety of issues concerning peanut fields across the region. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Crop Insurance Agreement Subject of Congressional Hearing
Crop insurance agents recently discussed what they saw as missed opportunities from the Standard Reinsurance Agreement negotiations with members of the House Ag Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
Worldwide Buying and Peanut Production
Today Tyron Spearman updates the figures as to who is buying U.S. grown peanuts and how we stack up against other peanut growing countries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
Administration Moving on Three Free Trade Agreements
As part of his initiative to double US exports in five years, President Obama said he wants to move on three free trade agreements. And Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, says the focus is on free trade agreements that have been ongoing or completed, but still waiting approval. Download Audio Sponsored …
Immigration Solutions
The food supply is still migrant-dependant. How or why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding Shirley Sherrod
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in response to his conversation with Shirley Sherrod: “Today, I reached out to Shirley Sherrod to apologize. I also told her I was sorry for the pain this caused her and her family and friends. “I reacted too quickly. I should have taken the time to …
Unlocking Genetic Clues to Improve the Soybean
Agricultural Research Service scientists are a step closer to unlocking genetic clues that may lead to packing more protein and oil into soybeans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …