As farmers are happy to finally have farm legislation in place, American Seed Trade Association President Andy Lavigne says for specialty crop growers there is one specific program authorized by the farm bill that makes a huge impact on the entire industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Nutrition in the Farm Bill
Tyron Spearman takes another look at the Farm Bill and how much of a part nutrition programs play in the new bill. 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 …
Florida Cattlemen Watching Legislative Session
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, talks about some of the issues they are keeping track of during the 2014 Florida Legislative Session in Tallahassee. 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 …
Florida Commissioners Spotlight on Proposal to Enhance Water Policy
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam tells of a legislative proposal to address Florida’s growing water crisis that is flexible, comprehensive and long-term. More information about water issues in Florida is available online by clicking on Office of Agricultural Water Policy. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored …
Juicy Problem
Citrus greening plagues Florida citrus growers. Everett Griner explains. 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 5, 2026
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 14, 2014
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 …
Proposed Honeybee Research Facility Good for Producers and Consumers
A new honeybee research facility could make Florida a global leader in agricultural research and is estimated to return more than $1 million in state tax revenue to Florida, according to Florida TaxWatch. The following report has more details regarding the effort with Tom Nolan, president of the Florida State Beekeepers Association, Florida Tax Watch’s Dr. Jerry Parrish and Representative …
Producers Encouraged to Talk to Legislatures Regarding Funding Needs
Mary Ann Hooks, Director of Government Affairs for UF–IFAS, encourages producers to share their story with legislators. 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 …
Georgia PB&J Day at State Capitol is Monday
March is National Peanut Month and the Georgia peanut industry plans to celebrate by hosting the 2014 Georgia PB&J Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta next Monday, March 17th. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with a good nutrition story for peanuts. PB&J Day: Download Audio Nutrition: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Administration Urged to Reject Japan TPP Offer
Several agricultural organizations have joined together to voice their opposition to Japan negotiating position in the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership to exclude a number of ag products as part of a final agreement. 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, …