Research Center Anniversary

The West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Grower and Worker Training for “Greening” Identification

During the month of October, a series of greening identification and survey training sessions will be conducted around the state by the Florida Cooperative Extension Service Citrus Extension Agents. The purpose of these sessions is to aid workers in properly identifying greening. These 2-hour training sessions will discuss the current known locations of greening, scouting recommendations, greening symptom identification, and …

Citrus Crop Forecast Fill-In-Blank Form & “Live” Broadcast Info

Here is a fill-in-the-blank form (pdf file) that can be printed and used to track the citrus crop forecast announcement this Friday. Also, here is a news release (word document)with information on the various ways growers and others can tune in to hear “live” coverage of the citrus crop forecast announcement this Friday morning beginning at 8:29 a. m. eastern …

Farm Bill Work to Resume After Recess

There have been various dates set, then changed on when this or that will take place with the Senate version of the Farm Bill. But as Tyron Spearman explains, nothing will happen till they get back from their current recess.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Farm Bill Delays Make Extension Possible

October 23rd is the latest projected date the Senate Ag Committee is expected to mark-up the 2007 farm bill as Congress is now observing the Columbus Day recess. Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says the longer it drags out the greater the possibility for an extension. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

Proposed Rule on Lease Agreements

USDA has released a proposal on lease agreements as Tyron Spearman looks at the proposed rule.  Report (:35 mp3) 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 …

Alabama Food Products Month

Governor Bob Riley has declared October as “Alabama Food Products Month” – a time to enjoy many of the delicious food products created and produced here in Alabama. More than 75 Alabama companies are participating in the month’s promotions, displaying special window signs highlighting Alabama Food Products month and featuring “Buy Alabama’s Best” shelf tags to identify Alabama products throughout …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the “Fresh from Florida” online store. To access the store’s web site, visit the company promo store here. Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …

Farm Bill Delays

Markup of the Senate Farm Bill has been delayed again. The senate ag committee was scheduled to mark up the bill on Thursday, but chairman Tom Harkin postponed the action at the last minute, citing Senate scheduling difficulties. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Irvin on Water Plan

At a meeting on Georgia’s proposed statewide water plan this week, Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin stressed the need for agriculture to have a strong voice in the development of the plan. Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …