Greg McCollum, a scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture laboratory in Fort Pierce, discusses the extremely heavy citrus fruit drop that has accompanied HLB disease in Florida in recent years. Download Audio 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, …
Peanut Planting Picks Up
While weather conditions this spring have hampered planting progress across the Southeast, Tyron Spearman reports that peanut planting has really picked up the past week. Download Audio 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 …
Florida Beef Month Going Strong
May is Beef Month in Florida, and Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council is pleased with the way things are going right now and invites everyone to get involved with their annual event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
USDA Announces First Citrus Greening Funding Allocations and Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2014– United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more than $1.5 million in funding to expand bio-control efforts to fight Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. 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 …
Pork Management Conference Coming to Florida
Pork producers across the Southeast are encouraged to attend the 2014 Pork Management Conference as it will take place in Tampa, Florida June 17-20. Download 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 …
More Bugs
Berry and fruit growers have new problems. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio 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
EPA Administrator Says Waters of the U.S. Rule Provides Clarity
EPA’s new proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule has caused quite a stir in the ag sector, but EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy says the new rule is designed to give farmers and ranchers clarity and certainty. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: FNGLA joins Fresh From Florida
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association joining his department’s “Fresh From Florida” program on behalf of its more than 800 members. This partnership represents the first time an association of this size has joined, extending benefits to all its members. Click on Marketing Partnership for more …
Help Shortage
Everett Griner tells us how farmers are feeling extension cutbacks. Download Audio 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
Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 9, 2014
This quick recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast features reports from Agriculture Vilsack on the RFS, a look at pasture conditions and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …