By Jim Turner, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 3, 2014 ……. Falling short of a $50 million goal set by lawmakers, state environmental officials have changed focus and won’t sell pieces of conservation land to help raise money for the Florida Forever program. The state Department of Environmental Protection now plans to raise money for future Florida …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Panama Offers Opportunities for Ag
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about a trade development mission to Panama from which he recently returned. More information is available online at Panama Offers Opportunities for Ag. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
History Recovered
Have you ever walked across a field and wondered what history was held there? Everett Griner talks today about the shards of history held in farm land. 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 …
Bayer Crop Science Talking Twin Link Technology
Bayer Crop Science is one of the many exhibitors at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show, and one subject farmers can learn more about is their Twin Link Technology. Steve Nichols, U.S. Agronomics Services Manager for Bayer Crop Science, says they are glad to have this new technology in some of their strong performing varieties. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Farm and Gin Show Continues Today
It’s day two for the 62nd annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Farmers from many states are in town for the annual event which is open today from 9:00am-4:30pm. I caught up with Tim Price, show manager, who is pleased with how the show has gone thus far. Download Audio Sponsored …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 28, 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 …
Monsanto Excited about New Cotton Technologies
Monsanto is one of the many exhibitors at this year’s Farm & Gin Show in Memphis, Tennessee. I caught up with Jordan Iverson, their Cotton Traits Marketing Manager and Ty Fowler, Product Development Manager for Cotton Traits and they talked about some new information of importance to Southeast farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Florida Agritourism Association Excited About Future
The recently formed Florida Agritourism Association is an effort to build agritourism in the state. President Lisa Ard explains more of the goals and efforts of the coalition in the following interview, as well as gives details about their role in an upcoming Senate Ag committee meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Changes Proposed to Nutrition Facts Label
The Nutrition Facts label found on roughly 70-thousand products is about to undergo just its second update in 20 years. 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, …
Under Secretary Believes USDA Can Run Sugar Program Without Expense
USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse says he doesn’t expect USDA to have to spend any money on the sugar program in fiscal year 2014. 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 …