On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the upcoming Florida Energy Summit, scheduled for October 14th through the 15th at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando. Presenters and participants will examine the rapidly changing energy sector and discuss ways Florida can take advantage of the opportunities. Visit FloridaEnergySummit.com for more information. Download Audio …
Tri-State Water War-Part One
Where did this all begin. Everett Griner gives us some history of how the water war began over 20 years ago. 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 …
National Farm Safety and Health Week
This week is being recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week designed to promote awareness of safety solutions year round. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 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 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 …
Universities, Community Organizations Awarded 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grants
Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today 28 projects will receive a total of $4.1 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) specialty crop block grants this year. 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, …
Innovations to Solve the Issue of Wet Cotton
Mark Messura, senior vice president of global supply chain marketing for Cotton Incorporated, says thanks to the growers assessment, several innovations to address the issue of wet cotton fiber have been developed by researchers at Cotton Incorporated. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
New Strawberry Varieties Rate High for Flavor
New Floria strawberry varieties often rate above the current leading variety in the state for taste by test panels. 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 …
Water Fight
Heavy rains have helped the oyster farmers, but has it slowed the fight over the water? Everett Griner tells us what is going on in the fight for the water. 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 …
Researching Noroviruses
Normally we think of food borne illnesses being caused by bacteria, but food safety expert Angela Fraser says an alarming amount are now caused by noroviruses. 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 …
Cotton Estimates Up Slightly From Last Month, Still Down from 2012
The National Agriculture Statistics Service released their September acreage report today, revealing a slight increase in cotton acreage. With more on the forecast we have Angie Considine with USDA NASS in Washington, D.C. 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 …