The photos show the day began early in Ft. Myers at the Lee Civic Center with final preparation for the exhibitors to arrive and begin setting up. Cooking being done by Buddy Sullivan of Buddy’s Kuntry Katering located in Alva started early with enough food to feed the growing crowd today. Folks were able to get around the center quickly …
Georgia Blueberry Farmer Affected by Lack of Stable Workforce
Immigration has long been a issue in the agricultural sector and in the following report, Georgia blueberry farmer Jason Berry and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack explain how the issue is becoming progressively worse. 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 …
Florida Beef Council Receives Federation Funding
A grant from the Federation of State Beef Councils was awarded to the Florida Beef Council last week in Denver. Ashley Hughes says these funds will be used in their efforts with the ProStart educational program in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Citrus Expo E-news: The Show Opens Tomorrow!
This week’s issue of the Citrus Expo E-newsletter includes all of the highlights of the biggest and best citrus show of the year. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
It’s Citrus Expo Eve
On the day before Citrus Expo opens its two-day run, seminar speakers and trade show exhibitors are preparing for the biggest event in citrus. The first report provides an overview of the Wednesday seminar program. The second report describes the activity in the trade show hall at Lee Civic Center. Download Audio Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by …
Finger Pointing
Everett Griner lets us all know that farmers are not alone in the chemical run-off blame. 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 …
Citrus Expo Prep Day
Things are busy in North Fort Myers, where we’re setting up for the 2013 Citrus Expo. Watch pictures from the first set up day. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored byand 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 …
Peanut Production Down 43 Percent
Compared to last year, peanut production is expected to be down 43% this year. Tyron Spearman has those numbers from today’s report, along with estimates from some of the other row crops. 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, …
Cotton Acreage Down 25 Percent from 2012
The National Agriculture Statistics Service released their August acreage report today, revealing a continued slide in cotton acreage. With more on the forecast we have Angie Considine with USDA NASS in Washington, D.C. 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 …
NCBA President Pleased with Summer Conference
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Scott George discusses some of the issues covered during last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver. 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 …