Economist Compares Cuba to the Dominican Republic

An economist with USDA says if Congress lifts the embargo on U.S. trade with Cuba, the nation could become like the Dominican Republic regarding exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

National Weed Appreciation Day

They crop up in our flower beds, gardens and yards the moment we turn our backs. Cathy Isom tells us why we should appreciate the unwanted weed that just won’t go away. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Pigweed Research

Everett Griner talks about pigweed in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026

Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 25, 2016

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about preparing for the Veterinary Feed Directive, provide information about the National Beef Tenderness Survey, have stories Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Cabinet Eyes Protecting Pasco Ranch Land

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet on Tuesday will consider spending $3 million as part of a plan to help conserve 617 acres of ranch land in Pasco County. The state and Pasco County would split the overall $6 million cost of buying what is known as a “conservation easement” on the Phillips-Mathis …

Peanut Products Promoted at Expo

Various peanut products were recently promoted at a big event, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Preparing for the Veterinary Feed Directive

For livestock producers who have yet to prepare for the Veterinary Feed Directive, now is the time to be doing so. The Food and Drug Administration has published its revised Veterinary Feed Directive, and Josh White, executive director of producer education for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says producers need to take the steps to be ready to comply by …

University of Florida Involved in National Beef Tenderness Survey

A National Beef Tenderness Survey is currently underway to help the industry better understand how beef production is doing across the country. And the University of Florida is involved in this project as Dwain Johnson, UF Professor of Meat Science, explains what it’s all about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Florida Says Black Bears Showing ‘Robust’ Growth

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2016………. Florida has a “robust” and growing bear population, according to the latest state estimate. But a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission official said Thursday it remains premature to speculate about whether a bear hunt will be held this year. The latest Florida black bear …

ConAgra Latest to Announce National GMO Labeling

ConAgra Foods is the latest to say it will use labels disclosing the presence of genetically modified organisms in its food nationwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …