USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber has this report regarding the new and more favorable forecast for U.S. cotton growers. 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 …
Tax Reductions Theme of Florida’s 2014 Legislative Session
As Florida’s legislative session enters the home stretch with only 18 days left, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Montford, House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Chairman Matt Caldwell, and House State Affairs Committee Chairman Jim Boyd, all offer their views about how a couple of different tax cutting bills will affect the ag sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Still Discussing Animal Traceability in Florida
President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Wes Williamson, talks about an issue that’s being discussed concerning animal traceability in the state. 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 …
University of Florida and ABAC Recognized at NAMA
The 2014 Agri-Marketing Conference wrapped up in Jacksonville over the weekend, and some of the closing highlights included the Student Agri-Marketing Competition. The University of Florida represented the southeastern region well with a fifth place finish. UF also came in third for the Outstanding Student Chapter Award and the John Deere Signature Award for pursuing excellence in areas such as …
Fresh From Florida Campaign Continues
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about a continuing marketing initiative designed to amplify the branding of the state’s agricultural products under the “Fresh From Florida” umbrella. Television ads, featuring Florida seafood and produce being prepared for dinner, show consumers how easy it is to get a fresh, delicious and healthy meal on the …
Signup for Livestock Producers Begins Tuesday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds farmers and ranchers they can sign-up for disaster assistance programs, reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 Farm Bill, beginning this Tuesday, April 15th. American Farm Bureau’s Dale Moore says cattle folks have had more than three-years of disasters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Peanut Referendum Deadline is Friday
Peanut farmers who have yet to vote in the national referendum are being reminded the deadline to do so is this coming Friday. 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 …
Saddle Up
Everett Griner gives a bit of history of the horse in America, and what it is used for mostly today. 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, …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 11, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
We’re in a Race to Save Florida’s Signature Crop
Here is a statement by Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam concerning the state’s citrus industry: Florida has been synonymous with citrus for centuries, but today, the industry is at a crisis point. Due to the spread of citrus greening, production of Florida oranges is half of what it was two decades ago. At its peak, the citrus industry produced nearly 250 …