At the Southern Peanut Growers Conference today a panel representing the 4 land-grant universities of Mississppi State, University of Georgia, Auburn University, and the University of Florida, spoke about the issues confronting the ag programs at their schools. But one speaker talked to growers about the main factors affecting global agriculture over the next 10 years. Daniel Whitley, Deputy Director …
Peanut Proud Still Helping Storm Victims
Peanut Proud recently conducted another trip to deliver a variety of items to those affected by the storms a few weeks ago, as Tyron Spearman was one of those who took part in that effort. 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 …
Frustrated with Inaction on Pending FTA’s
Kent Bacus, Manager of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Assocation, talks about how frustration is really setting in when it comes to the pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. 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 …
Good Crowd at Southern Peanut Growers Conference
In what’s being called a record crowd, peanut growers from across the Southeast are in Panama City, Florida this weekend for the annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference. This mornings sessions included everything from dealing with the 2010 crop to world hunger and the future of ag trade. But the “ask the Experts” production panel garnered a variety of questions as …
Salmonella
This is something that is difficult to detect, and impossible to prevent. 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
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Underway
Programs at the 2011 Southern Peanut Growers Conference get underway tomorrow morning in Panama City, Florida as Tyron Spearman is there and has a review of what to expect. 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 …
Specialty Crops will Require Special Attention in Farm Bill Talks
When it comes to the 2012 Farm Bill, budget cuts are almost inevitable. But Florida Congressman Tom Rooney says his job on the Ag Committee is to ensure those cuts are not only done responsibly, but fairly as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Strong Support for All Children are Equal Act
There is bipartisan support for new legislation that would fix a situation where funding is not going to rural and mid-size urban schools as intended. 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 …
Update on DOHA Talks
As we continue to monitor the ongoing Doha negotiations within the WTO we hear from Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council on some background, where we stand now and the latest efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Industry eNews: New Citrus Commission Chair Elected
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS New Citrus Commission Chair Elected Yesterday, the Florida Citrus Commission elected a new chairman. He addresses the work on Chapter 601 and discusses the position of executive director at the Florida Department of Citrus. Learn who it is and hear his reports. …