WASHINGTON (July 19, 2012) – National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to media coverage and Capitol briefings on the drought, food prices and the Renewable Fuel Standard. 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 …
Vilsack Ready to Press the Panic Button Regarding Lack of Farm Bill Action
While in Kissimmee, FL, last week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told us that he is about ready press the panic button when it comes to the current Farm Bill standstill in the House. 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 …
Additional Everglades Funding Thanks to a Collaborative Effort
Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says the recently announced $80 million to restore an additional 23,000 acres of wetlands in the Everglades system is all thanks to the collaboration efforts of their partners. 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 …
Home Grown
Kids are eating what they grow. Everett Griner tells us why this is a good thing. 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
When and How Consumers Will See Food Price Increases
Retail food prices dropped about 3 percent last quarter, that despite a severe drought affecting much of the nation’s farm country. So the question is, when and how will consumers see food price increases? Food Prices Decrease for Second Quarter: Download Audio Food Price Increases Expected Next Year: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
UF/IFAS Model Shows How Citrus Greening Spreads within Tree
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have created a mathematical model that shows how citrus greening is transmitted within an infected tree – an important step toward helping scientists understand the devastating disease. The model, published this month by the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, revealed that once a tree is infected, insecticides to control the …
Presenting the Beef Message from Farm to Fork
In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, this week we hear from the summer intern for the Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Cleve Jackson, who talks about ways he’s had a chance to see checkoff dollars put to good use. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go …
Get 5.5 CEUs at Citrus Expo
Attend the 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program, “Production Basics to Ensure the Future,” on Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers to be eligible to receive 5.5 continuing education units (CEUs). On Wednesday, Aug. 15, 3.5 CEUs will be offered, and on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2 CEUs will be offered. Available CEU categories are Ag Tree …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Starts Thursday
Organizers of the 14th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference invite growers to attend the event which will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about legislative issues, marketing and research in the peanut industry. Also, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Official: CHMAs Working for Florida Citrus Growers
The Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs) that growers use to coordinate sprays for HLB-spreading psyllids are working very well, says the state’s top agricultural pest fighter. Greg Carlton, chief of the agriculture department’s Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, tells how many CHMAs there are and gives a broad overview of their results. He also discusses possible future uses for …