USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida announced the application deadline for those interested in Agricultural Land Easements is February 24 for fiscal year 2017 funding. 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 …
Pleased with Passage of Water Infrastructure Act
This past week, Congress passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, which includes a provision to provide regulatory relief for farms from the EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule for farms. Colin Woodall, Sr. VP of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, explains what this means for landowners across the country. Download Audio Sponsored …
Monsanto Shareowners Approve Merger with Bayer
Monsanto shareholders have approved a proposed merger with Bayer AG. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Monsanto shareowners will receive $128 per share in cash at the closing of the merger. Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant Tuesday called the approval an “important milestone” for both companies. Bayer AG leadership says the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Trump Ag Advisors Scoff at Heitkamp Talk
Agriculture advisers for President-Elect Donald Trump don’t want North Dakota Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp as Agriculture Secretary. While Heitkamp has sided with agriculture and Republicans at times, Trump’s agriculture allies consider Heitkamp a snub against Trump’s network of rural supporters. Politico over the weekend reported Heitkamp topped the list to head USDA, but Trump’s inner agriculture circle told Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Holiday Decorations
Cathy Isom has some ideas on how to create your own nature-made Christmas decorations. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. 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, …
Southeast Farmers Invited to Georgia Peanut Farm Show Next Month
The 41st annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show will be held January 19 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Tyron Spearman reports that growers from across the Southeast are invited to attend the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Promoting Florida Beef for Holiday Meals
With the Christmas holidays soon upon us, the Florida Beef Council is reminding folks there are various beef cuts that could highlight many meals over the season. Ashley Hughes says there are many recipe ideas available. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
EPA Finalizes Stronger Standards for Pesticide Applicators
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced the agency is finalizing standards for applicators who apply restricted-use pesticides that are not available for purchase by the general public and require special handling. The new rules require specialized licensing for certain methods such as fumigation and aerial application that the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
A Big Opportunity for a Florida University and Community
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has transferred a large Florida research facility it had closed in 2012 to Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. And in a story from Gary Crawford, the university has big plans for that site. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Japan Moving Forward with TPP
Japan’s parliament Friday ratified the Trans-Pacific Partnership despite the deals likely dismissal by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The Wall Street Journal called the move by Japan a “mostly symbolic step” because of Trump’s opposition to the trade agreement. Trump repeated campaign promises in a video last month saying he would Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …