Watermelon Promotion Doubles

Twice as many stores are participating in this year’s promotion of Florida watermelons, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture. Report (: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 Herbicides or Beneficials …

Passing of Citrus Industry Icon Dr Jim Griffiths

The Florida Citrus Industry loses an icon, and family growers lose a strong spokesman. Dr Jim Griffiths Dead at 92.  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 …

FL Cattlemen’s College Kicks Off Monday

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention starts next Monday in Marco Island with a Cattlemen’s College.  Report (1:07 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 16, 2026

FL Biofuels Conference Planned

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is planning to get the players together to get serious about producing ethanol and biodiesel from crops and waste products in Florida. The biofuels conference is planned for August 31 – September 1 in Orlando. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

FL Governor to Sign Babcock Bill Monday

The Babcock Ranch will soon be one step closer to becoming Flroida State property.  Report (:59 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 16, 2026

South Needs Rain

After a dry spring, growers are hoping for rain in South Florida, just not too much. Report (1:00 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 of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Paving Roads Can Help Waterways

Unpaved roads can cause sediment to pollute nearby streams, so paving them can help natural resources as well as save county road managers time and money in the long run. Report (1:00 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, …

Farm Bureau: Citrus Quarantine Sets Bad Precedent

Florida Farm Bureau Says fresh citrus quarantine rule should be based on conclusive science. (pdf) 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 Cattlemen’s College is June 19 & 20

Producers across Florida are invited to attend the Cattlemen’s College at this year’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention.  Report (:23 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 16, …

Farmers Markets Help Meet Nutriton Needs

Farmers markets keep growing in popularity as they help meet nutrtion needs for women, children and the elderly. Check for the listing of Florida farmers markets from the Florida Department of Agriculture or go to USDA’s national listing to find a market in any state.. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …