An annual survey of young farmers and ranchers reveals that 80 percent are using hand held technology in their daily lives, a 14 percent increase from just one year ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Vilsack on Dairy Industry Problems
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, during a hearing with House Ag Committee Republicans this week, talked about the problems folks in the dairy industry are currently facing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …
Florida Drought Continues to Worsen
As the overall drought monitor for the US continues to shrink, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the peninsula of Florida is going in the opposite direction. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast-Valencia Down Due to Fruit Drop
Jim Ewing, USDA/NASS, delivered the monthly citrus crop forecast and gives some startling changes in Florida as well as California. Florida Valencia oranges down 3 million boxes from last month. Download Audio To view this month’s USDA/NASS Citrus Maturity Test and Fruit Size form (.pdf format) CLICK HERE. The April forecast is scheduled for Wednesday April 10, 12 noon. Mark your calendar to be right here to listen to the forecast. THANK …
Important Florida NRCS Batching Date Coming Up
Just a quick reminder that March 15, 2013, is the batching date for several Florida NRCS initiatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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, 2026
Sugar Farmers Brought Message to Capitol Hill
U.S. sugar farmers took to Capitol Hill recently to continue their fight to maintain the current sugar policy in the next farm bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …
Florida Peanut Producers to Hold Annual Meeting
The 38th Florida Peanut Producers Association Membership Meeting will be held next Thursday, March 14th at the Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center in Marianna, as Tyron Spearman has more about that event with their Executive Director, Ken Barton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Department of Citrus Maps its Future
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman says the organization is planning to ensure it is getting good return on its investments. Changes include a new direction for its scientific research department. Ackerman also discusses Internet marketing efforts and the “millennial consumer.” Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …
Tall Trees
Everett Griner tells us how the Southern Pine tree is still one of the most dominate trees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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, 2026
House Panel Approves Everglades Plan Amid Cost Arguments
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By Brandon Larrabee THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 7, 2013…….A House panel unanimously approved a bill to update the restoration plan for the Everglades over the objections of environmental groups Thursday, setting the stage for what could be a complicated battle over the next phase of repairs for the “River of Grass.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …