At this past week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City, speakers on Saturday morning discussed the new farm bill as Tyron Spearman was there and reports on what was said. 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, …
U.S. Cattle Herd Still Shrinking
The latest cattle inventory numbers from USDA show we have the smallest July 1st inventory since the records started 35 years ago. 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 …
Citrus Expo Seminars to Spotlight Grower Perspectives
Taking complex concepts from the classroom to the grove can often be challenging. That’s why the 2011 Citrus Expo seminar program will feature firsthand presentations from citrus growers who have successfully implemented emerging ideas in their operations. Five growers will address the seminar theme, “Proactive Innovations for a Positive Future.” Those already confirmed include: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Citrus Growers to Gather at Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet
The annual Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet will take place on Aug. 17 at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Gulf Citrus Growers Association President Wayne Simmons says the banquet is an opportunity to discuss topics and events that are affecting citrus growers throughout the state with fellow growers, industry representatives and political leaders who support the …
Visit Citrus Expo Displays to Enter Giveaways
Keep your eyes open for several exhibitor gift raffles while walking the trade show floor at Citrus Expo on Aug. 17-18. Visit the Improcrop display to register for a chance to win Kentucky Ale beer brewed by Alltech. Stop by Morton Buildings’ booth for your shot at winning a weather alert radio, product gift bags, a heavy duty push broom …
Department of Citrus, Abscission Developer Apparently Heal Rift
A recent agreement between the Florida Department of Citrus and abscission chemical developer AgroSource apparently will avert a parting of the ways for the two long-time partners. The agreement should lead to continuing efforts to bring the mechanical harvesting aid to market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Boost for Healthy Schools Healthy Lives
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about a USDA pilot program that will give a welcome boost to Florida’s Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act. More information is available online by clicking on Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act Fact Sheet. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Citrus Expo Speaker Will Discuss A Variety of Diseases
Several citrus diseases – some that are already in Florida and some that are not – will be addressed at Citrus Expo by University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney. 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 …
SURE Deadline is this Friday
Tyron Spearman has a quick reminder about a deadline coming up this Friday that some growers need to be aware of. 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 …
Organic Expansion
Organic farming is growing worldwide. 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