We hear everyday how tough the current economic conditions are, but according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, agriculture is still doing well in the state. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Peanut Exports are Up & FL Peanut Producers to Meet
In today’s peanut news, Tyron Spearman has the good news concerning the latest numbers on peanut exports and also has a reminder for Florida growers about the Florida Peanut Producers annual meeting which is coming up this week in Marianna. Peanut Exports: FL Peanut meeting: Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Peanut Power Hour
One of the big events in the state capitol last week was a “Peanut Power Hour.” The promotion was co-hosted by the House and Senate Ag Committees and the Georgia Agribusiness Council to promote the benefits of the peanut industry and food products. Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle says that its important for consumers to know that their food is safe. …
2009 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference this Thursday
The University of Florida IFAS Extension and Team Santa Rosa announces its 2009 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the Jay Community Center located at 5259 Booker Lane, Jay, FL 32565. Oil prices, global competition, development pressures—our Gulf Coast farms are currently facing challenges. To address these concerns, speakers from the Southeast region will provide our …
GA Not Participating in National Peanut Event
The Georgia Peanut Commission has decided not to take part in a National Peanut Board event, as Tyron Spearman explains why. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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 …
Crop Insurance Closing Date Nears
At the end of this week comes a deadline to purchase or make changes to crop insurance for certain crops, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
A Single Federal Food Safety Agency
With the recent Salmonella scare ongoing, there is the familiar call for a single Federal Food Safety Agency instead of the Agriculture Department handling meat and poultry and the FDA overseeing the remainder. However, up till now every Secretary of Agriculture for the past 30 years has rejected that notion. That is until Secretary Vilsack had these comments. Sponsored ContentFL …
No Change to Peanut Posted Price
Tyron Spearman has this weeks peanut posted price information. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
More PCA Recalls
After the salmonella problems with the Peanut Corporation of America plant in Georgia surfaced, soon thereafter their facility in Texas also was found to have problems as Tyron Spearman updates where things stand. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Peanut Exports Look Good
Today Tyron Spearman has information he learned at a recent meeting concerning peanut exports and the potential there. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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 …