With the recently released study indicating that the costs of meeting EPA’s proposed numeric water nutrient standards for Florida waters will be significantly higher than federal estimates, Ag Commissioner, Charles Bronson is urging residents and stakeholders to voice their concerns as the public comment period for the proposed rule closes Wednesday, April 28. Written comments can be submitted several ways: …
Southern Root Knot Nematode a Challenge for Cotton Growers
Georgia cotton producers continue to struggle with nematodes and UGA Plant Pathologist, Bob Kimmerait says that many of them can be addressed through proper crop rotation. But admits that the dreaded Southern Root Knot Nematode is more difficult to manage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …
Good News and Bad News Regarding Food Borne Illnesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports good news and bad news in efforts to control illnesses from food borne pathogens. The good news is that efforts to reduce illnesses caused by one of the most dangerous foodborne bacteria, E. coli, appear to be paying off. However, the bad news is, sickness caused by other pathogens is rising. Download …
Energy On-Farm Initiative
Today Tyron Spearman has information about an initiative designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Organic Again
Everett Griner tells us about a one person study that has been done. You might be real surprised to find out just whom this person was. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …
FFB Still Watching Some Key Bills During the Final Week
As lawmakers have now officially entered the final week of Florida’ 2010 legislative session, Director of State Legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, Ben Parks, says there are still a few pieces of legislation that they are watching carefully. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …
Sygnenta has Several Resources to Manage Weed Resistance
As glyphosate resistance continues to present a challenge for farmers here in the southeast, Lyle Stewart district manager with Syngenta says they are doing all they can to assist the producer with the weed resistance issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …
Acreage Reports being Requested
USDA’s Farm Service Agency is reminding producers to submit their annual report of acreage to their local FSA county office to meet FSA program eligibility requirements, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Dealer’s Licensing
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about how the Bureau of Agricultural Dealer’s Licenses helps protect Florida’s agriculture producers if buyers fail to pay them. More information is available online by clicking on Ag Dealer’s Licenses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …
Classroom Agriculture
AFBF is financing agriculture education, and Everett Griner tells us how it is being done. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025