A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle …
Nominate Your Favorite Farm Mom
America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program is meant to highlight and showcase the role women play in agriculture. Monsanto Corporate Marketing Communications Director, Jessica Simmons, says nominations are due March 31, 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Still Watching Clean Water Act Proposal
The agriculture industry is still closely watching the EPA for any sign of what it might do with its proposed Clean Water Act rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Three Join Citrus Hall of Fame
Steve Caruso, Rubert Prevatt and the late Robert Pitman Jr. were inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Friday. Caruso is CEO of Citrus World, Prevatt was a long-time educator at Florida Southern College, and Pitman was a citrus grower recognized for his political lobbying efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Governor Scott Disappointed in President’s Reductions to Lake Okeechobee and Everglades
TALLAHASSEE – Today, Governor Rick Scott issued a statement regarding President Obama’s budget that makes significant reductions to the Lake Okeechobee dike system and Everglades projects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Higher Citrus Yield from Grove in CHMA
Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs) help growers who spray cooperatively over wide areas reduce HLB-spreading psyllid populations in their groves. At a Thursday grower forum in Sebring, one grower reported an additional CHMA benefit – increased yield. Forum organizer Laurie Hurner, citrus Extension agent for Highlands County, reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Environmental Groups Appeal Water Order
From: The News Service of Florida Environmental groups gave notice Thursday they will appeal a January court order in a long-running fight about water-quality standards in Florida. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle in January approved a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to agree to changes in a consent decree with the state about the standards. But the environmental …
Milk or Soda
Today, Everett Griner discusses how milk consumption is continuing to fall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Healthy Lunchtime Challenge
Young chefs are encouraged to get creative and get cooking for the third annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Commissioner Putnam, Florida Cabinet Recognize Southern Craft Creamery
Tallahassee, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Cabinet recognized a Marianna-based small business, Southern Craft Creamery, for being named Garden & Gun’s overall winner of the fourth annual “Made in the South” awards. Southern Craft Creamery’s handcrafted ice cream is made from their family-owned dairy. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …