A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
Everglades Compromise Passes House
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Compromise legislation that would allow the state to push forward with the next phase of Everglades restoration unanimously passed the House on Friday. The 114-0 vote on the bill (HB 7065) came after agricultural interests and the environmental movement agreed on language to add the Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 7 Percent
The monthly Cattle on feed report was released this afternoon by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, and it shows the lowest February placement numbers since the series started in 1996. 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 …
Legislation Aims to Provide School Lunch Flexibility
New legislation is aiming to make the short-term waiver issued by USDA last year to allow school cafeterias more time to adjust to the limits on grains and proteins in the new school meal nutrition standard permanent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
Comments on Department of Citrus Chief’s Evaluation
Florida citrus commissioners, with the help of Florida Southern College professor Larry Ross, recently conducted a performance review of Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman. In the first report, Ross reports on the review process and the results. In the second report, Ackerman comments on the review. Download Audio Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural …
Bill Would Repeal the Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act
Florida Representative Matt Gaetz gives us the details regarding his bill, Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act, that was introduced in the House Regulatory Affairs Committee. 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 …
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Mushroom Council
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Mushroom Council. 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 …
New Potatoes
Potatoes now come in a wide variety. Everett Griner explains. 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 BoardMay …
Environmentalists, Farmers Strike Deal on Everglades
By Brandon Larrabee news@newsserviceflorida.com THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 21, 2013 – The fight over the Everglades in the 2013 legislative session ended up being relatively short-lived, as the agricultural industry, environmentalists and lawmakers 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 …
National Fix a Leak Week
Cliff Treyens with the National Ground Water Association says that little annoying sound of a leaky faucet could cause a big problem for our water supply. 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 …