Cindy Zimmerman has more information about the Conservation Innovation Grants which were announced last week. Download Audio 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
Former Peanut Processor Convicted
It’s been more than five years since many folks became sick after eating salmonella-tainted peanut butter. But as Tyron Spearman reports, those involved with the Georgia plant where it was made has been convicted. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Still Hoping for Tax Reform
The U.S. House has again passed permanent extension of key agriculture tax breaks, but Kent Bacus, with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, notes it is unlikely the Senate will do anything until after the November elections. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program Now Accepting Applications from Private Landowners in Florida
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL –The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today that the Florida Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program. “Invasive cogongrass spreads quickly and aggressively and can cause long-term problems if left untreated,” said State Forester Jim Karels. “In addition to reducing the …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Student Chef Ambassadors
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the 2014 Student Chef Snack Cook Off, a contest searching for Student Chef Ambassadors to represent Florida during the 2014-2015 school year. Download Audio To learn more, click 2014 Student Chef Snack Cook Off. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and …
Farm Groups Respond to Executive Order on Antibiotic Resistance
President Obama signed an executive order last week calling for a five year plan to track highly resistant bacterial infections. The executive order came as a response to bacteria that is resistant to antibiotic treatment, a problem that’s been noted to kill 23,000 people each year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Agri View: Dairy Products
Everett Griner talks about milk, not the only dairy products in today’s Agri View. Download Audio 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
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 19, 2014
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have stories concerning USDA awarding $15.7 million in Conservation Innovation Grants, USDA making new financial assistance available to eligible Florida citrus growers, a reminder to cattle producers that they can now get BQA certified for free right now and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: …
Rebuilding Florida Citrus Groves
This week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced dollars to help rebuild citrus groves in Florida. Cindy Zimmerman has more. Download Audio 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 …
Senator Unhappy with EPA over Methane Emissions
Cow flatulence is back in the news and one U.S. lawmaker is unhappy that EPA says it will not back off its plans to try to control such methane emissions on farms. Download Audio 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 …