We told you a few weeks ago that new technology was being tested by several farmers to see if it saves water usage. The technology allows farmers to access soil-moisture readings right from their phones, with updates every three hours. Kelley Morgan, professor of soil and water science with the University of Florida/IFAS, explains how this works. Download Audio Sponsored …
What Implementation of GIPSA Rules Would Mean for Cattle Marketing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) recently sent three rules related to the buying and selling of livestock and poultry to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. But, there are some concerns in the livestock industry about these rules, including those raised by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. NCBA …
University of Florida Researcher on Impacts of Temperature on Wheat
A University of Florida researcher has been looking at what the impacts of temperature has on wheat yields. AgNet Media’s Kayla Mercer has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Florida NRCS EQIP Signup Deadline is Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is reminding landowners across the state that Friday, October 21st is the signup deadline for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Nearly Half of Peanut Crop Harvested
According to the latest numbers, peanut harvest is almost half-way through across the belt. Tyron Spearman has a look at those numbers and where harvest stands here in the deep Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
NCGA Hosting NASCAR #3 Car at Sunbelt Ag Expo
Those attending this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo are able to see the NASCAR #3 car, in the National Corn Growers Association tent. Past NCGA President, Martin Barbre says it has been a popular attraction as they talk with folks about the benefits of ethanol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Final Day for 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo
It’s the final day for the 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. People from across the Southeast and the nation have been able to learn more about the latest innovations in agriculture. Tyron Spearman has a look at some of the news coming out of this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Livestock Market Manager Sees Benefits of BQA
Beef and dairy producers are being reminded to take advantage of free online BQA certification which continues until November 13th. And in our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Carl McKettrick with the Arcadia Stockyards in Arcadia, Florida, sees the benefits of being BQA certified. Download Audio Sponsored …
Wednesday Lineup at Sunbelt Ag Expo
It’s day two for the 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Many folks were on hand yesterday for the opening day to see the various demonstrations and displays. Tyron Spearman looks at a few of the events coming up for day two. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Scott, Cabinet to Consider Conservation Deals
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet next week are expected to consider three proposed deals that would help conserve more than 14,000 acres of land. The largest deal, with a proposed cost of $16.1 million, would involve the state buying 11,027 acres in Leon and Jefferson counties from Natural Bridge Timberlands, LLC. The …