Farming is facing dramatic changes. Everett Griner explains. 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
USDA’s People’s Garden Inspiring Others to Join the Initiative
The Secretary of Agriculture installed the People ‘s Garden at USDA headquarters earlier this year and Florida NRCS is one of those agencies that took on the challenge of the garden initiative. 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 …
Working to Keep the Clean Water Restoration Act Stagnant
The Clean Water Restoration Act still sits stagnant in the senate and Don Parrish, Federation Senior Director of Regulatory Relations with American Farm Bureau, says that the act could open up a multitude of concerns for agriculture. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
NRCS Estimates CSP Payment Ranges
Estimates of dollars per acre the Natural Resources Conservation Service might issue annually to those who participate in the new Conservation Stewardship Program have been put out by USDA. And Leonard Jordan, NRCS Regional Conservationist for the East, reminds producers the first batching period for CSP is coming at the end of September. To learn more about CSP click Here …
Call it H1N1 Not Swine Flu
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is urging reporters to stop referring to the H1N1 virus as the “swine” flu, as the mislabeling of the virus is affecting America’s pork producers. 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 …
Haines City Citrus Growers Association Celebrates 100 Years
Hundreds celebrated Haines City CGA’s 100th birthday Saturday. CGA General Manager Dennis Broadaway (left in photo) and Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson share their thoughts about the milestone and the industry in this report. 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 …
New Fresh From Florida Radio Spot
Just in time for football season, The Florida Department of Agriculture has produced a new sports themed radio commercial promoting Fresh from Florida products. 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 Commissioner’s Spotlight on Laurel Wilt in Avocado Trees
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the discovery of the fungus that causes laurel wilt disease in an avocado tree in Homestead. More information can be found on the web site of the FDACS Division of Plant Industry by clicking on Laurel Wilt in Avocado Trees. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Florida Citrus Meetings Abound This Week
Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff lists some major citrus industry meetings scheduled in Florida. 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
Mutual Supports Higher Cap For Citrus Research Box Tax
Florida Citrus Mutual endorses a potential increase in the state’s “research box tax”. The proposal was made by the new Citrus Research and Development Foundation, which will eventually fund all citrus research in Florida. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff provides the basics. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …