FL Senate Considers Farm Wage Rates

Florida Farm Bureau says farm workers in state receive fair wages.  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

FL Citrus Officials Meet With USDA

Citrus Industry representatitives from Florida were in the nation’s capitol last week to discuss a possible quarantine on the state’s fresh fruit industry.  Report (:56 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 …

Considering Canker Pest Risk Assessments

The issue of a quarantine on Florida fruit includes USDA looking at a possible pest risk assessment.  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

FL NASS Working on Citrus Tree Count

The Florida Ag Statistics Office is currently counting citrus trees.  Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS 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

Sugar Man of the Year

The 2006 Sugar Man of the Year is well known to Florida agriculture. Katherine Bush reports.

FL Beef Promotion With Retail Partners

The Florida Beef Council has again teamed up with retail partners for another great promotion.  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

Hurricane Aid Signup Begins

Agricultural producers with damage to trees, livestock, buildings and even aquaculture from hurricanes last year may be eligible for disaster aid from USDA. The Farm Service Agency has more information.

FL State Vet Promotes Premise Registration

The Florida State Veterinarian encourages producers who have yet to register their premise to do so.  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 of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Final Cotton Estimates by State

All three SE Agnet states saw increased cotton production in 2005, according to the National Ag Statistics Service. GA Report (1:00 wma)