The Florida Legislative Session is at its midway point and House Ag Policy Chair, Steve Crisafulli updates us on the progress so far and what to expect for the remainder of the session. 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 …
The Rest of the Story Behind Rising Food Prices
Food prices may be up, but Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack explains that the reason for the increases is not a simple one. 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 …
Earn a CEU from Citrus Industry Magazine
The April issue of Citrus Industry magazine offers readers an opportunity to earn one Core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading citrus Extension agent Tim Gaver’s “Pesticide stewardship: your responsibility to the environment” and passing the accompanying test. Earn your CEU here. This is the second in a series of four CEU articles that will be available from Citrus Industry …
FL Plans Would Rein in Water Districts
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 31, 2011……Lauded – and criticized – for their fiscal autonomy, water management districts would find their budgets determined by the Legislature and their spending approved by the governor under a pair of bills advancing Thursday in the House and Senate. More immediately, the districts would see their budgets …
Highlands Citrus Growers Discuss HLB Progress And CHMAs
Some Highlands County citrus growers several weeks ago shared their impressions of an international HLB research conference held earlier this year. In the first report, citrus Extension agent Tim Hurner summarizes the positive reactions and grower/caretaker Mark McLean says he has seen a “quantum leap” in HLB research progress. Download Audio In the following reports, Hurner discusses the citrus health …
Costlier Food
The food inflation rate is accelerating and Everett Griner tells us just how much, and why. 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
Report Shows that a Large Percentage of Oil Leases are Untouched
A new report reveals that two-thirds of offshore leases in the Gulf of Mexico and more than half of onshore leases on federal lands remain idle. 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 …
Young Farmers and Ranchers Communicating
Well a recent American Farm Bureau Federation’s survey revealed some interesting trends when it comes to how Young Farmers and Ranchers communicate. 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 …
FL Cattlemen’s Foundation Supporting Youth
Chairman of the Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation, Robert Barnett of Ormand Beach, said they are raising funds to help preserve and promote the cattle industry in Florida. 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 …
Peanut Acreage Down Other Crops Vary
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their Planting Intentions report this morning as peanut acreage looks to be down this year while other crops vary. Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers. 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, …