While quite a bit of progress was made this past week, peanut planting is still running behind what’s normal for this time of the year. Tyron Spearman runs through the updated NASS numbers for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Where’s The Beef?
Beef!! Is there a cheaper protein? Everett Griner discussed this food cost today. 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 …
Deadline for Conservation Easement Funding in Florida is Approaching
Landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands only have about a week left to take advantage of several easement programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Florida Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs Roney Gutierrez says the 2013 funding deadline for the Wetlands Reserve Program, the Grassland Reserve Program and the Everglades Initiative is coming up May …
Peanut Growers Pleased with both House and Senate Farm Bill Versions
Peanut growers kept a close eye on last week’s Senate and House Farm Bill mark-ups, and Don Koehler and Armond Morris with the Georgia Peanut Commission explain how this year’s discussions and outcome was very different than last. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Addressing Abandoned Citrus Groves
Greg Carlton, chief of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, tells why abandoned citrus groves present a problem to viable citrus growers, and what is being done about the situation. He tells how growers who destroy trees in abandoned groves can obtain the lowest property tax rates available. Download Audio To view …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Memorial Day Fire Safety
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam provides some tips from the Florida Forest Service about steps to take to be safe with fire over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. More information is available on the Florida Forest Service website by clicking on Fire Prevention. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook …
Fake Foods
The altered food list is growing. Everett Griner tells us what we need to do to get the real thing. 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, …
FL Delegation Seeks More Water in Tri-State Fight
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 17, 2013………. The fate of the Apalachicola Bay could be hanging in the balance as Florida’s congressional delegation fights for more water from Georgia, and seafood workers try to restore oyster beds. This week, the U.S. Senate was the scene of the latest skirmish in a tri-state water dispute between Florida, …
Ag in Review for the Week of May 13, 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 …
Immigration Could Trump Farm Bill Debate in Senate
Despite Senate Leader Harry Reid announcing his intention to move forward with the Farm Bill, he has also said he will move to immigration reform as soon as the Senate Judiciary Committee finishes mark up on that bill, even if the farm bill isn’t finished. However, Senate Ag Chair Stabenow isn’t worried that floor consideration of the farm bill could …