On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” public awareness campaign, which informs travelers about the damage that harmful pests and diseases can inflict on plants, trees and crops; and helps them understand the importance of declaring their agricultural items for inspection when they travel. More information is available online …
Ag in Review for the Week of June 3, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Peanut Exports Slowing Down
After last year’s big peanut crop here in the U.S. it was great to see export numbers way up this year to help get that supply back down. But today, Tyron Spearman reports those exports are starting to slow down a bit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Vilsack Confident with Status of Farm Bill
With a Senate vote on the Farm Bill expected late Monday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that he feels confident and optimistic about the Farm Bill chances of passage of this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Peanut Buying Points Training Leaders
Tyron Spearman has information about a group that has been chosen to take part in the National Peanut Buying Points Leadership Training Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
Bat Out Of……..
Everett Griner tells us about another friend to the farmer, besides bees, that is threatened by a disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Senate Votes to Bring Farm Bill Up for a Vote
Monday could be the day the Senate votes on passage of the farm bill as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Peanut Prices Holding Steady
Not much new to report when it comes to peanut prices, as Tyron Spearman looks at where things stand this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Agricultural Measures Get Approval in House Committees
The House Judiciary Committee approved the Farm Bill, but with some changes, and the House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee approved the fiscal year 2014 ag spending bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …
USDA Seeking Nominations for Cotton Board
Memphis, TN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the Cotton Board. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …