In this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam commemorates the 150th Anniversary of The Morrill Act, which laid the foundation for our country’s land grant colleges and universities. These teaching, research and service institutions share their knowledge and skills through the cooperative extension offices that reside in almost every county in the nation. Download Audio For more …
Questionable Science
Everett Griner tells us why ethanol and GM crops are still controversial. 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
Cotton Farmers Can Learn from Fellow Producers at Conference
Georgia producer Lee Cromley encourages cotton farmers to come learn about how to implement sustainable practices from their fellow farmers at the 2013 Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference, January 31-February 1, 2013 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 …
Sugar Industry Wanting New Farm Bill with Same Sugar Policy
The Farm Bill has been quite a contentious issue in both the Senate and especially the House,where it has yet to be considered on the floor. But Luther Markwart with the American Sugar Alliance says when it comes to the sugar policy, things are pretty simple. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Two Brown Pelicans Find a Way Home
Two brown pelicans are now safe back in their familiar climate after having quite a detour thanks to Hurricane Sandy. 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 …
Grazing Lands Conference Reminder
Here’s a reminder that the 5th National Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative conference will be held Dec. 9-12 in Orlando, Florida at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center. Organizers are expecting more than 1,200 ranchers, professors, land managers, researchers, public officials, ecologists and students to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Propane FEED Program Expanding
Farmers now have more opportunities to save on propane-fueled equipment as Mark Leitman, director of business development and marketing for The Propane Education & Research Council, talks about a recent expansion of the Propane FEED (Farm Equipment Efficiency Demonstration) incentive program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
More Cellulosic Ethanol Could Help Ease Tensions
Unfortunately last week’s EPA denial of an RFS waiver request by the livestock industry did nothing to end the battle with ethanol producers over high grain prices. But Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen expects the upstart of more cellulosic ethanol to ease some of that tension. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Looking Ahead to Thanksgiving 2013
Despite high feed cost this year, the nation’s turkey producers made sure that there was a plentiful amount of turkeys for their biggest time of the year. But what about 2013? 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, …
New Target
If you thought that there was anything safe form a thief, think again. Everett Griner tells us of a new target for the thieves. 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 …