Consumers should now be able to find Vidalia Onions in their supermarket, but due to a changing consumer preference, they may find a more abundance of smaller onions. 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 …
Concerns about White Mold Problems in Peanuts
The warmer temperatures we enjoyed this past winter has Bob Kemerait, plant pathologist with the University of Georgia, concerned about a real problem with white mold in peanut fields this year as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Grants Available to Help Connect Local Producers with Local Schools
USDA has announced $5 million in grants to assist with Farm to School programs. Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says these programs promote opportunities for nutrition and agriculture education while providing new economic opportunities for farmers. 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 …
Limits to Antibiotics in Meat and Poultry
There are many concerns across the livestock industry when it comes to last week’s announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that they moving to limit the use of antibiotics in farm animals. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said they are working to help educate livestock producers about these changes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Chaires to Succeed Kinney at Florida Citrus Packers
Richard Kinney, executive vice president at Florida Citrus Packers, announces his pending retirement and says Peter Chaires, his assistant, will likely succeed him. In this report, Kinney discusses the transition and notes that he’ll continue working in citrus. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR …
Hog Wild
2012 is looking to be a good year for pork exports. Everett Griner explains. 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
Farm Groups Weigh In on Commodity and Risk Management Programs
Here’s a news release from the American Soybean Association: April 19, 2012… Washington, D.C…. In a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) this morning, a group of eight prominent agricultural associations voiced its support for the Senate’s approach to the 2012 Farm Bill, and raised several issues related to commodity and …
Plant-Based Technology That Helps Biofuels and Fight Cancer
Researchers at the University of Florida have developed plant-based technology that could reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil and may also help treat cancer. 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 …
House Budget Reconciliation Battle Could Foreshadow Farm Bill Fight
The House Ag Committee recently passed 33-billion dollars in food stamp cuts that will likely never happen, but the heated debate that took place could foreshadow the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill fight. 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 …
Try to Plant Peanuts in April and May & USDA Signup Deadlines
One university extension specialist is urging peanut growers to get their seed in the ground from late April through May, as Tyron Spearman has that story along with some dates that USDA wants to remind growers about concerning certain program sign-ups. Peanuts: Download Audio Sign-ups: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …