Yes there is a peanut section in the farm bill as Tyron Spearman has the details that were discussed at this week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Renewable Energy
Today Everett Griner lets us know that this is slowing, but not dying. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
FL Tough Times in Promoting Beef
Beings the dollar is not worth near what it was when the beef checkoff first started, Florida Beef Council’s Jim Handley said it’s getting tougher and tougher to do everything needed in promoting cattle producer’s product. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Twin Row Peanut Research
Research efforts continue in studing the benefits of planting twin row peanuts, as Tyron Spearman has an update. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
Discussing Ban of Antibiotics in Livestock
The Obama administration is seeking to ban many routine uses of antibiotics in farm animals, something that is meeting opposition by many farm organizations. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida …
Ag Should View Energy Legislation as an Opportunity
All eyes and ears have been on the climate change issue lately, but Congressman Alan Boyd, says that agriculture needs to look at the energy issue as an opportunity. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Mustard Crops Good Cover for Potatoes
Researchers at USDA’s Ag Research Service have found that plants in the mustard family may be the key to keeping potato production a sustainable and environmentally friendly crop. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Water is the Hidden Nutrient
Many of us don’t necessarily think of water as a nutrient, but VeEtta Simmons an extension health expert, says that it plays a critical part in many of the body’s daily functions. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Groundbreaking New Regulations for Honey
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that his department has instituted the first regulation in the nation – and perhaps the world – prohibiting any additives, chemicals or adulterants in honey produced, processed or sold in Florida. The regulation, which took effect July 14, provides the first ever “Standard of Identity” for honey. …
Impacts of Clean Water Restoration Act
The Clean Water Restoration Act has moved out of the Congressional Environment and Public Works Committee and is expected to go to the Senate soon, and Andrew Walmsley with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says that the proposed additions and replacements of language could be potentially problematic for producers. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …