Back in 1997, only 13 percent of the nation’s farms reported having Internet access. While farmers’ use of computers and the Internet is growing steadily, Gary Crawford reports they are still behind the general population. 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 …
Competition to Crown Florida’s Next Great Student Chef Begins
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The search for Florida’s next great student chef has begun with the start of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Student Chef Cook-Off.” Students in 4th through 12th grade can submit snack recipes featuring Florida-grown products for a chance to compete in the regional and state …
Dollars Needed for Peanut Political Action Projects
Efforts are underway to try to secure more dollars for political action projects for the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman 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 Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Program Striving to Make Sure Cotton Is Produced Responsibly
Mark Messura, senior vice president of supply chain marketing at Cotton Incorporated, explains the Cotton LEADS program and how it is striving to make sure cotton is produced responsibly. 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 …
Peanut Calendar
Tyron Spearman has a look at this week’s Peanut Calendar. 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 SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 21, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we hear from a Southeastern cotton producer who recently took part in the National Cotton Council’s Producer Information Exchange in California, how forage producers are being urged to get their winter seed orders in soon, how those peanuts in your favorite candy could soon be good for your heart …
Dropping Price of Peanuts in the Loan
USDA has announced they are dropping the price of peanuts left in the loan. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 SharpShooter™June …
Offering a Source of Verification
USDA audit based programs offer producers a way to verify that their processes meet assurances of quality and service to customers. Rod Bain has the details 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 …
New Peanut Variety-part 1
Cathy Isom tells us how those peanuts in your favorite candy could soon be good for you heart. 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 SharpShooter™June 16, …
Pleased with Florida Peanut Field Day
A number of peanut farmers attended the annual University of Florida Peanut Field Day at the North Florida Research and Education Center near Marianna today. Peanut Breeder Barry Tillman was pleased with the event noting a lot of topics were discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …