Agriculture Idearaiser meetings have been taking place across Florida, with the latest last night in Jay. I had a chance to talk with both Rep. Baxter Troutman & Rep Greg Evers about the meeting.  Report (1:40 wma) Here is a list of the remaining meetings: September 14, 6:30 pm, Live Oak – Suwannee County Farm Bureau Office September 18, 6:30 pm, …
Horse Slaughter Ban May be the Beginning
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is concerned about the recent approval of the horse slaughter ban in the House. Â Report (1:20 wma) 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 …
USDA to Hold Pecan Field Day
Pecan growers are invited to an upcoming Field Day. Tyron Spearman has this Report  (:20 wma) 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 16, 2026
FL Farmers Market Grant
USDA has awarded 20 grants totaling $900,000 to establish, expand or promote local farmers markets, roadside stands, and similar agricultural ventures under the new Farmers Market Promotion Program. Over $63,000 of that was awarded to the Florida Association of Community Farmers Markets. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Advancing Renewable Energy Conference
The US Departments of Energy and Agriculture are working together on a renewable energy conference to be held in St. Louis October 10-12. Find out more at AdvancingRenewableEnergy.gov. Report (1:30 wma) 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 …
Toddler Food Jags
If your toddler is stuck in a food rut, don’t worry too much. Report (1:00 wma) 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 16, 2026
House Approves Horse Slaughter Ban
On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives did vote to ban horse slaughter.  Report (1:10 wma) 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 16, 2026
FL Farm Bureau Board Makes Nominations
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation State Board has nominated its candidates for president and vice president of the organization. At the August meeting the board selected John Hoblick as its nominee for president of Florida Farm Bureau. Hoblick is from Volusia County and is the current state board secretary. The board also chose FFB Vice President Rick Roth of Palm …
Chemtura Firestorm Registered
Firestormâ„¢ herbicide from Chemtura Corporation, has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency for control of weeds and grasses, and as a harvest aid in more than 100 different crops, including alfalfa, corn cotton, potatoes, soybeans, fruit and nut trees, vines and vegetable crops. Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
EPA Finds Pesticides Being Used Safely
The Environmental Protection Agency has just completed a 10-year review of 231 food-use pesticides authorized under the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act. Comments from Crop Life America spokesman Allen Noe. Report (1:00 wma) 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, …