FFAA Considers Joining Lawsuit Over New EPA Water Criteria

Members of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) gathered in St. Petersburg this week for their winter meeting, and among many topics discussed, the pending lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its proposed implementation of new numeric nutrient criteria for water bodies. In this report, hear FFAA President Mary Hartney explain actions FFAA is considering on the …

Tight Markets Causing Concerns

After this week’s crop and outlook reports, Tyron Spearman says that many are taking note of the tight markets and how that may effect things in the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …

SURE Sign-up Period Open for 2009 Crops

Eligible producers are being reminded the sign-up period for the 2009 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program has opened. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Cattle Producers …

Peanut Crop Up from Last Year

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their updated crop numbers this morning and Tyron Sprearman looks at how not only peanuts, but other major crops here in the Southeast came in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …

Pollination Problems

Everett Griner explains how all of the pollination sources are declining. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Lots of Peanut Butter Served in Atlanta

AG CONNECT Expo 2011 and the American Farm Bureau Federation trade show wrapped up yesterday in Atlanta as Tyron Spearman looks back at how peanuts and peanut butter played a big part at the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

Farm Income Up

Was 2010 a record breaking year? What about 2011? Everett Griner looks at this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …

Case IH Showcasing Lineup at AG CONNECT Expo

There may be snow and ice outside, but inside the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta it’s dry and warm and those who are able to be here can see a big lineup from Case IH. Mitch Kaiser, Marketing Manager for Steiger Tractors, talked with me about what all they have here at the show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics …

SFP Talking with International Visitors at AG CONNECT Expo

One unique aspect of AG CONNECT Expo 2011 is the numbers of attendees from countries other than the U.S. and that is what attracts many of the exibitors. Eddie Walley, Regional Sales Manager with SFP, told me he has enjoyed conversations with quite a few people that have stopped by their booth from various other countries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant …

Great Plains Invites Growers to AG CONNECT Expo

The AG CONNECT Expo 2011 trade show has already seen quite a few folks spilling in this morning as one exhibit to see is from Great Plains. Doug Jennings, their Product Information Manager, told me they are no longer just a drill company as he talks about the equipment they have here at the show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics …