FL Tomato Events

The Florida Tomato Institute and Joint Tomato Conference are coming up in September in Naples. More information can be found on the Florida Tomato Committee website. Report (:60 wma) 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 …

Rep Marty Bowen Discusses Ag Future with Ag Leaders

Representative Marty Bowen of Polk County meets with Ag Commissioner Bronson, University and Ag Industry leaders to discuss agriculture’s future in Florida. Katherine Bush Reports  (wma) 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 …

FBC Seeking Checkoff Dollars

The Florida Beef Council is working to find checkoff dollars elsewhere to replace the dwindling amount in their state.  Report (1:03 wma)  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 …

USDA NRCS Energy Estimators

Florida growers may be able to save on irrigation, fertilizer and tillage costs by using NRCS energy estimators. Check them out on-line to Save Energy and Save Money. Report (:55 wma) 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 …

Young Cattlemen Attend Conference Tour

Many young cattlemen from across the country recently took part in an educational tour. AL Report   (:40 wma) FL Report   (:40 wma) GA Report   (:40 wma)   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 …

Legis Leaders Look for Ways to Preserve FL Agric

At a late June meeting in Kissimmee, FL Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson discusses Legislative ideas to help keep FL Agriculture viable into the future.  Katherine Bush reports.  Report (2:00 wma) 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 …

FL FB President Reflects on Changes

Florida Farm Bureau President Carl Loop has seen a lot of changes during his 23 years in office. Report (:55 wma) 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 …

Block Grants Work For Specialty Crops

The Senate Ag Committee heard from a representative of the fruit and vegetable industry that block grants for specialty crop marketing and research should be kept in the next farm bill. Report (:60 wma) 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 …

FL Looking at the Future of Agriculture

Various ag leaders got together this week to discuss the future of agriculture in Florida, including those with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association.  Report (1:01 wma) 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 …

Ag Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

Citrus people should be sure to get their choices into the hopper for next year’s Ag Hall of Fame inductions.  Katherine Bush has details.  Report (1:30 wma) 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 …