Saturday officially kicked off FFA Week, an annual event that gives members a chance to educate the public about agriculture. 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 …
Peanut Crop Insurance Closing Date Nearing
Today Tyron Spearman reminds peanut growers that the deadline to purchase crop insurance for the 2013 crop is nearing. 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 …
Citrus Commission, Other Events on Calendar
A Florida Citrus Commission meeting and the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association annual meeting are on this week’s Florida citrus calendar. This report has some details, as well as a look at some events scheduled after this week. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions …
Freezing Temps: Citrus Bloom a Concern to Some
Florida Citrus Mutual Communications Director Andrew Meadows says the organization thinks growers came through the Monday morning freeze “in good shape,” adding that there is some concern for the early bloom that was on trees. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida …
FL Ag Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida Ag by the Numbers
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the release of the latest Florida Agriculture by the Numbers publication. This free resource contains the latest information about Florida produce and livestock commodities, including price histories and production levels for the last ten years. Download Audio To view the publication online, click on Ag by the Numbers. For …
Increased Yields
Everett Griner tells us how producers today are getting more crop yield off less land. 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
Ag in Review for the Week of February 11, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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, …
Retail Consolidation Changes Citrus Pricing
Allen Morris of Blue Lake Citrus Products recently told growers that the consolidation of food retailers has kept OJ prices higher for longer than used to be the case, regardless of fruit supply. He discusses the danger of that for citrus growers, and suggests steps growers can take. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending …
Crop Insurance Praised, Need for Specialty Crop Coverage Highlighted
During a recent Senate Ag Committee hearing, the success of the current crop insurance program was praised, all while the need for greater coverage for specialty crops was brought to the forefront. 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 …
FSA Program Sign-ups Start Tuesday
Coming up next Tuesday, February 19th, sign-ups for a couple of USDA’s Farm Service Agency programs begin for the 2013 crop, as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …