Hoping for Early January Vote on Farm Bill

While many had hoped we would have a new 5-year farm bill by the end of the year, it’s obvious that is not going to happen. But as Tyron Spearman reports, there is optimism we will get one in January. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Florida Farmer Pleased with Results of Conservation Tillage System

Kirk Brock, a row-crop farmer from Monticello, Florida, is pleased with the results he has received after converting to a conservation tillage system. Download Audio To learn more about soil health visit the Florida NRCS website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

Progress for Trade Promotion Authority Bill

Congress is expected to pass a Trade Promotion Authority bill within the first few months of the new year. 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 …

Remaining Sugar Inventory Successfully Sold

USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation has announced the results of the latest invitation to sell the remainder of its recently acquired sugar inventory for non-food uses. 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 …

Florida Beef Council Focusing on Communications

We told you last week the 2014 Beef Marketing Plan had been approved by the Florida Beef Council. This week Ashley Hughes has information about an aspect of the new plan which focuses on communicating with a certain generation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Rescue Dog Sniffs Out Termites

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about efforts to eliminate the invasive and destructive conehead termite from its foothold in Broward County; and about a new canine recruit who has been drafted to assist the eradication team. More information is available online by clicking on Fighting Invasive Conehead Termites. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

More From Less

There are fewer farmers producing meat. Everett Griner tells us about it. 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 …

Ag in Review for the Week ending December 13, 2013

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 …

USDA Projecting Net Farm Income Increase

For 2013, USDA is projecting a net farm income increase, which they note confirms the strength of the farm sector’s solvency. 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 …

Diaprepes Problems in Citrus Heightened by HLB

University of Florida researcher Larry Duncan talks about the Diaprepes root weevil in the HLB era, including the fact that Diaprepes-infested trees are especially susceptible to HLB. 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 …