UF Study: Florida’s Ag and Natural Resources Industries Remain Strong

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(GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida) — Florida’s agriculture, natural resources and related food industries provided a $104 billion impact on the state in 2011 and have continued to improve since the 2008 recession, according to a new University of Florida study. The study is the latest report from researchers in UF’s food and resource economics department — part of …

Concerns about Cotton Crop Abandonment

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops

USDA forecasters are among those keeping a close eye on a growing rate of abandonment for the nation’s cotton crop this season, as Rod Bain has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

New Fertilizer Code of Practice Initiative

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According to the Agricultural Retailers Association they, in partnership with The Fertilizer Institute, have started a Fertilizer Code of Practice Initiative. The member-led effort will lead to uniform safety guidelines for handling, Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Kudzu Bugs

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Everett Griner tells us about the 2013 cops already under attack, and what can really be done about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Peanut Export Update

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman runs through the latest peanut export numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag Research Bill Introduced in Both Chambers

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Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate to help spur new agricultural research by leveraging private dollars to create charitable partnerships between universities and private entities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Floridians Lag in Fruit & Vegetable Consumption

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According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Floridians are lagging way behind where they should be in the consumption of fruits and vegetables. What’s worse, the younger generation is headed in the wrong direction. In this report, Gary Cooper shares some startling statistics from the study. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

NRCS Programs Depend on Farm Bill

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Acting Chief for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jason Weller, says the Farm Bill is critical to implement the various conservation programs for landowners here in the Southeast and across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024