Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Fighting Ag Pests and Diseases

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the formidable list of pests and diseases that threaten Florida’s plants, trees and crops. More information is available online by clicking on Division of Plant Industry – Hot Topics. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Research

With research, anything is possible. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026

Ag in Review for the Week of June 10, 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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

Peanut Belt Seeing Both Wet and Dry Conditions

Depending on where you are in the peanut belt, soil conditions can really vary from wet to dry. Tyron Spearman has a look at where the conditions are really different at this time and how much they do vary. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Strong Cotton and Soybean Prices

A decrease in expected cotton production is keeping prices stronger than expected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …

Same Question on Organic Foods

Organics! Everett Griner ponders about being better, healthier, or not. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …

Florida Farm Bureau to Lead Partnership for New FFA Headquarters

It was announced this afternoon by Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick that FFB will lead a partnership to build a new headquarters for the Florida FFA Association. Gary Cooper has details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Price for Old Crop Peanuts Rises

While there was no change in this week’s peanut posted price, Tyron Spearman does report the price for old crop 2012 peanuts went up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Florida FFA Convention in Orlando

The Florida FFA Convention is presently underway in Orlando, FL this week. The convention draws thousands of Florida youth each year, as these young people from throughout the state gather for a variety of leadership training activities. Several news releases have been published by the FFA Newsroom and you can view them now by going to the FFA Newsroom. A …

Drier Weather in the South Creating Two Different Results

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that the current weather system in the southern tier of the U.S. is not boding well for some of the drought stricken areas, but is providing some welcomed relief for many of our Southeastern farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …