Passage of FTAs Brings Praise from Beyond our Borders

The passage of the three free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea resulted in cheers from across the nation and beyond, with both USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and Colombian Ambassador Gabriel Silva saying it is a win-win for all involved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

Congress Approves FTAs

After a long wait, the pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea are now headed to the president’s desk for final approval. 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 …

Citrus Industry eNews: Extended Coverage of the Citrus Crop Forecast

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Crop Forecast: Complete Coverage 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 …

Milk and Cheese

Everett Griner tells us how fewer dairies are supplying adequate an amount of product to feed us. 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

National School Lunch Week

This week is being celebrated as National School Lunch Week with a theme of “School Lunch – Let’s Grow Healthy” 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 …

Georgia Dairy Farmer is a Beef Producer Too

This weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Kenneth Murphy a dairy producer from Luthersville, Georgia, wants cattle producers to know the dairy industry also plays a part when it comes to the beef checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Gov. Scott Learns From Citrus Growers And Makes A Forecast

Gov. Rick Scott learned more about the citrus industry by mingling with growers and industry representatives Wednesday at Florida Citrus Mutual’s crop forecast breakfast near Bartow. He even came close to pegging the size of the orange crop. Download Audio While the group gathered at Ray Bob Grove Barn in Alturas, Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

APHIS Extends Animal Traceability Comment Period

USDA has announced the comment period for the proposed rule on animal disease traceability has been extended 30-days. 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, …

Citrus Growers Putnam and Story React to Orange Crop Forecast

Citrus grower Adam Putnam, who is also Florida’s agriculture commissioner, and Polk County grower Vic Story react to the USDA forecast of 147 million boxes of Florida oranges, which is a 5 percent increase over last season’s production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

FFB Urges Growers to be Proactive Regarding Water Shortages

Recent heavy rains will surely help ease the water shortage for South Florida, but Charles Shinn, assistant director of government and community affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau, reminds producers that we are certainly not out of the woods yet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …