America’s schools are poised to have vending machines and snack bars stocked with healthy choices. Gary Cooper has this report with Susan Carter from Washington DC. 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 …
Fishing Around
U.S. Fish Farmers are being victimized. Everett Griner tells us how. 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
Alabama StrikeForce Initiative Includes Rural Development
The primary goal of the StrikeForce initiative in Alabama is to increase partnership with rural communities and leverage community resources in targeted, persistent poverty areas. So Ronnie Davis, state director of USDA’s Rural Development in Alabama, explains their role in the initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Better Goats For A Better World
When we talk about improving food production, it usually revolves around corn, rice and grains, but according to Dr. Tad Sonstegard with the Agricultural Research Service there is a livestock species that may be one of the most ignored of the bunch at least in this country. Download Audio How researchers are trying to fix it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is Thursday
Here’s a reminder that this Thursday, July 11th, the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day will be held in Moultrie, Georgia. And Farm Manager Michael Chafin reminds farmers about the change to this year’s schedule. 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 …
Renewable Energy Tax Incentives
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Patrick Sheehan, Director of the Office of Energy at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services talks about three renewable energy tax incentive programs created to assist companies in expanding energy production and creating new jobs for Floridians. All forms of renewable energy in Florida, including biomass, solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, ocean …
FFVA Seminars Cancelled, but Producers Can Still Get Prepared
Gary Cooper gives an update on the cancellation of the healthcare seminar series until later on this year. FFVA also has a shortlist of things about the healthcare laws that growers can be doing now to prepare. Download Audio More can be read on this along with the notice from the Treasury Department and a story from USA Today here. …
Nutty Planning
Everett Griner tells us how the pecan exports are driving growth expansion. 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 July 05, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
Trying to Repeal the Estate Tax
Kent Bacus, Associate Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, looks at the possibility of new legislation introduced in Congress to repeal the estate tax actually passing. 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 …