Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 17, 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 …

Florida Ranchers Win at AFBF Convention

Earlier this week at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 95th Annual Convention, winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award were announced. Young farmers and ranchers from around the country competed in this and other categories by demonstrating knowledge of and achievement in agriculture, as well as commitment to promoting the agriculture industry. And it was announced that Runners-up …

Concerns Over Brazilian Cotton Growers Report

A Brazilian cotton delegation has caused quite a stir during a recent visit to Washington D.C. According to Gary Adams with the National Cotton Council, the delegation misrepresented the carefully negotiated agreement between U.S. and Brazilian cotton grower organizations and wrongly portrayed the reformed cotton provisions in the farm legislation currently being considered by Congress. Download Audio Click here for …

Majority of Growers Willing to Accept GM Potatoes

An expected launch of a biotech potato has some questioning if it will be accepted by the potato industry. 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 …

Conservation Stewardship Program Extended

John Curtis, resource conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds growers that they have a little more time to signup for the Conservation Stewardship Program. 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 …

Possible Alternatives to GMO Labeling

Acknowledging the growing number of consumers that want to know more about their food, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack offers an alternative to GMO labeling that could provide the wanted information to consumers without conveying a mistaken concept about a product. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Sweet Mystery

Syrup making is now an art, and most, if not all the equipment used to make syrup is now a valued antique. Everett Griner fills us in. 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 …

Vilsack’s Thoughts on the Needs for 2014

As we are at about the mid mark of this first month in 2014 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack gives a quick synopsis of his thoughts of what this year should and could bring for the ag sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

NCC Responds To Brazilian Cotton Growers Delegation Comments

From The National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council is deeply disappointed and disturbed by statements to the press made by representatives of the Brazilian cotton industry. If reports are accurate, a Brazilian cotton delegation visiting Washington has misrepresented the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Farm Bill Failure

Congress has kicked the can once again. Everett Griner talks about the Farm Bill and Congress. 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 …