A company continues to test its automated lettuce transplanting system on the Central Coast. The Plant Tape system takes a lot of labor out of the transplanting process and company representatives say the process also increases yields. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Agriculture Industry Reminded to Get Tickets for UF Game
The University of Florida Athletics and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) wants to remind everyone in the agricultural industry about the 2016 Agriculture and Gardening Day at the University of Florida Gators homecoming football game October 15 verses the Missouri Tigers. If you have yet to get discounted tickets for this big event, then do so before …
Georgia Peanut Grower Pleased with Cotton and Peanut Field Day
Cotton and peanut growers from across Georgia were in Tifton Wednesday for the annual University of Georgia Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day. One of those attending was Rodney Dawson, who serves on the Georgia Peanut Commission Board of Directors, and he was pleased to get an update on the research projects they have helped fund. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
NCC Working to Protect U.S. Agriculture’s Interests
Congress did return to work this week, but whether they are in session or on recess, organizations like the National Cotton Council are working to protect U.S. agriculture’s interests in Washington. Robbie Minnich, NCC senior government relations representative, explains one of the ways the Council works to relieve the regulatory burden placed on U.S. farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Producer Observations from Japan
Last week a team of pork, beef, corn, and soybean producers visited Tokyo to meet with Japanese meat buyers and other food industry professionals, and examine marketing opportunities for U.S. red meat. Joe Schuele has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
ChemChina Secures Funding to Acquire Syngenta
Bloomberg reports that the China National Chemical Corporation has commitments from lenders on a $12.7 billion loan package to help secure its purchase of Syngenta. ChemChina acquired the financing from 17 different banks all together. The agreement to buy Syngenta for $43 billion came earlier this year in a deal that would make it the largest supplier of Sponsored ContentCIR …
Georgia Growers Attend Cotton and Peanut Field Day
The annual University of Georgia Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day took place today near Tifton, as Georgia cotton and peanut farmers were on hand for the event. One of those was chairman of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Mike Lucas, who enjoyed seeing everything researchers presented on the tour. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
PLC Payment Rate for Peanuts
USDA has released information concerning the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payment rates for peanuts. Tyron Spearman breaks down the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
EQIP Signup Continues in Florida
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds landowners that the signup for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) continues. Al Oliver, NRCS District Conservationist out of the Lake City service center, has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Meeting Eligibility for NRCS Programs in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds landowners the signup period for 2017 programs continues through October 14th. But if you’ve never signed up before Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs with Alabama NRCS, explains what needs to be done. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …