Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about their recent visit to our nation’s capitol where they were able to meet with key congressional and agency folks to talk about policy priorities of the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Weather Delaying Corn Planting and Increasing Uncertainty
National corn planting is lagging way behind, and despite the fact that the southeast is faring a bit better, the delays are lending to uncertainty in the market. Doug Kleweno, Southern Region Director for the National Ag Statistics Service and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey have the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Completed Budget to Allow Florida Legislative Session to End on Time
Lawmakers have agreed upon a $74 billion budget deal for the fiscal year that begins July 1, allowing the session to wrap up on time, this Friday, May 3. 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 …
Concerns Due to Corn Planting Delays
Weather conditions across the major corn growing states have caused a major delay in the amount of seed that’s actually gone into the ground, and that is a big concern as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Needles and Leaves
Trees! A resource to be proud of. Everett Griner talks about trees and how to use them. 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
Continue Celebrating Earth Day with Florida NRCS Earth Day Event
The official date of Earth Day may have already past, but Mimi Williams, Florida NRCS state agronomist and plant materials specialist, encourages folks to continue to celebrate, by joining them for their annual Earth Day event on May 10, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Border Sprays Could Help Prevent Stink Bugs From Crossing Over
Research has found that cotton fields adjacent to either peanuts or soybeans tend to have more stink bugs. 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, …
A Course Correction for Produce Food Price Inflation
A USDA Economist explains why what appears to be a large increase in fruit and vegetable prices isn’t as large as it seems. 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 …
Florida Agriculture-500 Years in the Making: Origins of Florida’s Cracker Cattle
As part of a series of features called “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the origins of Florida’s Cracker Cattle. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Charitable Contributions
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, talks about charitable giving in the aftermath of a tragedy or disaster. All charities soliciting within the state of Florida (excluding religious, educational and governmental entities) are required to register and file financial information with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. To check whether or not a …