Shirley Sherrod, the former director of USDA’s Rural Development Program in Georgia, has accepted a personal apology from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for her wrongful firing. During a lengthy face to face meeting on Tuesday the Secretary formally offered Sherrod the position of deputy director of the office of Advocacy and Outreach, but Sherrod turned down the offer as …
Pickup Trucks
This farm utility vehicle has evolved. It’s not just for farming anymore. Everett Griner tells us how hard it is for a producer to find one for the farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
Timeline for the Cancellation of Temik for Cotton and Peanuts
The announcement from Bayer CropScience that they are working with the EPA to cancel uses of aldicarb, sold as Temik® brand insecticide/nematicide, on citrus and potatoes by the end of 2011, left many producers here in the southeast curious about registrations for other crops. And therefore Alan Ayers, director of state affairs, stewardship, and industry relations, gives us a time-line …
UF Farm Field Day at Jay
The Extension Farm Field Day at the West Florida Research and Education Center near Jay will be this Thursday, August 26th as Dr. Barry Brecke said they will be highlighting both row and specialty crops this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Peanut Calendar
There are a variety of other events also coming up this week as Tyron Spearman has a look at those. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …
Water
Growing consumption is a concern and Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025
White Mold and Pests Found in Peanut Fields
White mold is being found in a few peanut fields across the Southeast, as Tyron Spearman reminds growers conditions have been right for development of this disease problem. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …
Pigweed
Everett Griner tells us about this new threat to southern crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …
Experience Atlanta this January during AG CONNECT Expo 2011
Atlanta, a city with a global outlook, is host for the 2011 AG CONNECT Expo and has created a special website to highlight for attendees the compelling experiences they can enjoy this coming January when not on the show floor or attending an education session. AG CONNECT Expo is the new global Ag trade show in North America, slated for …
AG CONNECT Expo 2011 will feature “Safety Zone” exhibit pavilion
Farm and ranch safety is critical to success in agriculture today and safety is the focus of a special exhibit pavilion at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. The Safety Zone will be coordinated by the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® program and will be an interactive space with engaging activities and informative educational demonstrations. AG CONNECT Expo is the next generation global …