Resolution on Greenhouse Gas & Cotton Referendum Results

Tyron Spearman has information about the recent resolution that was filed concerning greehnhoue gases, along with the results of the cotton referendum, and also says there are no changes to peanut contracts at this time. Gas: Download Audio Cotton: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

Ft. Pierce: FL Citrus Show Focuses on Research

The Florida Citrus Show held in Ft. Pierce this week put heavy emphasis on research into citrus greening disease and canker, and, the funding needed for theat research. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff discusses that focus in this first rerport. Download Audio In this second report, Neff reports on a speaker who draws smiles when he talks about grapefruit exports to …

Nut, Nuts, and More Nuts

This has been another good year for tree nuts. Everett Griner tells us just how good. 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

Florida Now Deemed as a Cotton-Producing State

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the results of a Cotton Research and Promotion Program referendum that was held October 13, 2009, through November 10, 2009, to consider amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order (Order) – the referendum passed. Two amendments were proposed by AMS: – Revise the definition of “cotton-producing state.” – Revise the …

What Change for the National Organic Program Means

USDA’s National Organic Program has recently become independent and Deputy Administrator Miles McElvoy explains what this means for the program. 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 …

UF Receives Special DOE Funding

The University of Florida has received special funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to conduct a radically new genetic analysis of poplar trees in an effort to help harness the trees as a sustainable and economical fuel source. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Details on Congressional Action to Nullify EPA Greenhouse Gas Rules

Keith Menchey, manager of science and environmental issues for the National Cotton Council, gives a little more detail on the efforts in Congress to suspend the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

A Push for Better School Lunches

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that despite severe budget constraints, the School Lunch Program needs to remain a high priority. 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 …

FL Citrus Commission Selects New Adv Agency – It’s Official – BBDO

Lakeland, Fla. (January 26, 2010 – Florida Dept of Citrus) — The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) conducted a comprehensive six-month agency review to ensure that Florida citrus growers have the most qualified advertising agency to help drive future advertising efforts. The review process was designed to increase industry participation by including Florida growers and holding public meetings to allow the …

Discussing Beef Promotion at Convention

A variety of folks from across the Southeast are in San Antonio, Texas this week for the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, where many things will be discussed including new national beef checkoff programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …