(Source: News Service of Florida) – With apologies to the pilgrims, St. Augustine, Fla. residents may mark the true first Thanksgiving feast by Europeans in the New World. In September of 1565, a full 56 years before the Mayflower arrived, the Spanish inhabitants of St. Augustine, in La Florida, had a feast of thanksgiving with the local Timucuan Indians. For …
BLT Shock
Everett Griner tells us some news today about the world wide bacon shortage. 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
Cotton Record
2012 looks like a banner year for cotton. Everett Griner gives us all the details. 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
A Turkey Bargain
USDA Economist Dave Harvey says that consumers are likely to get a bargain price on their Thanksgiving turkey this year. 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 …
Keeping RFS in Place Important for Next Generation Biofuels
Bob Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association, says that EPA’s decision to reject a request to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard is important for the development of next generation biofuels 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, …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Cooking Dressing Outside the Bird
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Chef Justin Timineri, the “Fresh From Florida” Culinary Ambassador, talks about why it’s safer to cook turkey dressing outside the bird and why the turkey will be more juicy if you do. For more information and to download some great “Fresh From Florida” recipes, click on Chef Justin. Download Audio To find seasonal recipes …
Pumpkin Pie
Everett Griner lets us know about a new world record for the pumpkin, and just about how many pies it will make. 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 …
EPA Keeps Renewable Fuels Levels in Place After Considering State Requests
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the agency has not found evidence to support a finding of severe “economic harm” that would warrant granting a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). The decision is based on economic analyses and modeling done in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). …
AL Farmer Named a Finalist for the Faces of Farmers and Ranchers Contest
Folks are encouraged to vote for the Faces of Farming and Ranching program, where Alabama dairyman Will Gilmer is one of nine finalists. 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 …