Ag in Review for the Week ending July 19, 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 …

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 3 Percent

USDA released their monthly cattle on feed report this afternoon and it shows cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. totaled 10.4 million head on July 1, 2013, down 3 percent from July 1, 2012. That included 6.53 million steers and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

Southeast Cattle Producers Invited to Grazing School

University of Georgia’s Dr. Dennis Hancock invites cattle producers from across the Southeast to take part in their 2013 Grazing School, which will take place August 7-8 in Watkinsville, Georgia. Download Audio More information is on the Grazing School webpage. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Citrus Expo Seminar Program Preview

Citrus Expo Seminar Committee co-chair Megan Dewdney, a University of Florida scientist, discusses the full Expo seminar program slated for Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 14 and 15, at Lee Civic Center in North Ft. Myers. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

Peanut State Executives Discuss the Crop and Industry

During the 15th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference going on this week in Panama City Beach, Florida, Cindy Zimmerman with AgWired was able to catch up with Randy Griggs of the Alabama Peanut Producers; Ken Barton with Florida Peanut Producers; Don Koehler with Georgia Peanut Commission; and Malcolm Broome of the Mississippi Peanut Growers Association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Southern Lumber & Timber Market Recovery Underway

This is a release from Plum Creek: Economic recovery is producing promising outgrowths for the Southern timber and lumber industry. Increasing demand and constrained supply globally are inciting a long-term rebound across the U.S., which is good news for Florida where timber resources are an important economic driver. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

New FFA Fundraiser at Citrus Expo

Citrus Expo is pleased to announce an all-new fundraiser for the Florida FFA Association that will take place on the trade show floor. Throughout the event, showgoers will have the opportunity to donate to FFA in exchange for raffle tickets for a chance to win a 55-inch TV. A 50/50 cash drawing combined with a $500 Visa gift card from …

Southern Peanut Growers Meeting Continues

It’s day two of the 15th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. Tyron Spearman is there and has this report. 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 …

The benefits of the Juicy Tomato

The health benefits of consuming fresh tomatoes has been well documented. They are rich in lycopene, potassium, vitamins, and antioxidants. And now growing research supports the consumption of tomato juice as a way to gain from its many benefits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Waterway problems

Everett Griner tells what is going on with our inland waterways. 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 QuestionsJune …