Tropical Depression Debby will most likely be remembered by her massive amounts of rainfall that she brought to the north and central parts of the state. And while many growers further south did not get the benefit of much of that rainfall, Southwest Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says a few did receive some bad weather and wind. Download …
Beef Checkoff Educating Youth
In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff Nanette Bryan, President of the Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association, talks about how the beef checkoff helps to promote the youth in the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Taking the Bite Out of Mosquitoes
Extension entomologist Mike Potter gives us a few tips on how to enjoy our summer activities while dealing with the pesky, painful and potentially dangerous mosquito. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL Tomato Growers Seeking New Agreement with Mexico
The Florida Tomato Exchange has filed documents with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting withdrawal from a 1996 anti-dumping duty petition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Vilsack Weighs in on Need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Supreme Courts’ recent ruling on the Arizona’s immigration law does not assist agriculture with their ongoing labor issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
NCBA Encouraged by House Hearing on Superfund Legislation
WASHINGTON (June 27, 2012) – The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee hosted a hearing today, June 27, 2012, to deliberate on the “Superfund Common-Sense Act” introduced by Congressman Billy Long (R-Mo.) According to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander, the legislation (H.R. 2997) would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the courts from imposing what Alexander called …
Pecan Oil???
Everett Griner tells us how researchers are working on a new oil that might benefit the pecan producer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Peanut Crop Update
While peanut fields across parts of North Florida are seeing lots of rain, many of the other peanut growing areas are not, and Tyron Spearman has a look at how the conditions stand this week in fields across the peanut belt. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
FL Department of Ag Supporting Continued Viability of Oyster Industry
Recent assessments conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services indicate that there are substantial quantities of harvestable legal size oysters throughout the Summer Harvesting Areas in Apalachicola Bay. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …
WIC Amendment Approved by House Appropriations Committee
Included in the Agriculture Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2013 is an amendment that would prohibit the U.S. Department of Agriculture from using funds to exclude the eligibility of any fresh vegetable from the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …