Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard said while it’s a short week for the Florida legislature this week, budget issues are still at the top of everyone’s minds. 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 …
Peanut Referendums Underway & USDA Program Announcements
There are now two peanut refendums underway in our area as Tyron Spearman not only updates growers on those, but also has information out of our nation’s capitol concerning USDA news items. Peanut referendums: USDA announcements: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Dollar Menus
Recent sales analysis for the restaurant industry shows that Quick Serve Establishments are doing a better job in these current economic times than the casual and upscale restaurants. Kevin Bost, restaurant industry official and analyst, says that is due in part to what has quickly become a staple on Quick Serve menus. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Trying to Simplify Regulations and Permit Costs for FL Agriculture
Florida Senator Carey Baker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on General Government Appropriations, says Florida farmers and ranchers deserve a break from repetitive and costly duplicative permits and regulations. He says there is legislation on the move to help farmers simplify their regulatory lives. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Ag Gains
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the substantial rise in the number of Florida farms and the increase in value of Florida agricultural products sold from 2002 to 2007. More information is available on the web at Florida Ag Gains. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Costly to Farmers, Hard to Control
Rural crime increases. Everett Griner tells us all about this dilemma today. 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
FL Livestock Market Report
Here are the numbers from the cattle markets held across Florida this past week. 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
Cattlemen Fighting for Livestock Production
Certain animal rights groups have been more vigorous as of late with efforts trying to influence state governments, and while speaking at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention today, Executive Director of Communications for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Darren Williams said they have become a lot more sophisticated in their approach. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Using Peanuts to Feed the Hungry
Today Tyron Spearman has information about how peanuts are great to help feed many people who are less fortunate at this time. 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 …
Tax Language In Favor of Abandoned Grove Owners Removing Trees
An issue brewing in Florida citrus country is how to get abandoned citrus grove landowners to push their sick trees out, when they fear losing designated agriculture tax status while they either await new trees to plant or other crops to take their place. Hear comments in this report from Richard Gaskalla, Director of the Florida Dept of Agriculture’s Division …