A better food preservation system is needed. Everett Griner discusses this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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
Scientists Succeed In Mapping Genetic Makeup of Tomato Plants
The folks who breed new varieties of tomato plants will soon have the tools they need to make tomatoes better for farmers and for consumers. In this report, USDA reporter Gary Crawford talks with USDA Chief Scientist Catherine Woteki who says that success in mapping the genetic makeup of tomato plants could eventually bring consumers more of what they say …
Young Sugar Farmers Tell Congress Sugar Policy Key To Their Future
WASHINGTON (American Sugar Alliance) — If the no-cost U.S. sugar policy were weakened or eliminated during Senate consideration of the Farm Bill, young sugar producers would exit the business and jeopardize future domestic supplies, a group of sugar farmers and lenders under the age of 35 told Senators in a letter today. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Ag Producers Receive Less for their Goods in May
According to the latest USDA Agricultural Prices report, most ag producers received less for their commodities in for May than they did in April, as Rod Bain has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Senate Expected to Begin Debate on Farm Bill
The Senate is expected to begin debate on the Senate Ag Committee’s proposed 2012 Farm Bill this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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, …
John Hayes Named UF/IFAS Dean for Research
NEWS RELEASE – Univ. of FL Institute of Food and Agric. Sciences GAINESVILLE, Fla. — John Hayes has been named dean for research of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station. The appointment takes effect July 1. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Southern Peanut Farmers Against Senate Farm Bill
With more work possibly taking place this week in the Senate, the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation has noted they are not supporting the current version of the Senate Farm Bill, as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Higher Level of Confidence in Safety of U.S. Food Supply
Good news for agriculture as the latest numbers show there’s a higher level of confidence in the safety of the U.S. food supply. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …
FCA Convention Online Registration Closes Tuesday
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind ranchers that on-line registration for their annual convention closes this Tuesday as Jim Handley said this year’s event will include speakers covering a variety of topics. Download Audio Online registration for the FCA Convention closes Tuesday, June 5th so be sure to Register now! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Commissioner Spotlight on 2012 Florida Energy Summit
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Adam Putnam talks about the upcoming 2012 Florida Energy Summit, August 15th through 17th, in Orlando. Find out more and register online at FloridaEnergySummit.com. Download Audio Plus a reminder you can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …