This just in from USDA: WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Floyd County in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
USDA Expands Drought Assistance to 22 States
Here’s a release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $11.8 million in additional financial and technical assistance to help crop and livestock producers in 22 states apply conservation practices that reduce the impacts of drought and improve soil health and productivity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) …
UF’s Fritz Roka on Citrus Harvesting Direction
University of Florida economist Fritz Roka recently assumed the lead role for UF on citrus mechanical harvesting efforts. He discusses his hope that mechanical harvesting progresses, and tells why the number of citrus acres that are mechanically harvested declined heavily in recent years. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact …
National Farm Safety and Health Week
This week is National Farm Safety and Health Week. 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
Some Sort of Farm Bill Action Expected This Week
Farm leaders expect the House to do something on the farm bill late this week before adjourning for elections. But what that action will be remains to be known. 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 …
Farm Income Steady Despite Drought
Even though the heat and drought that much of the country has experienced this summer may seem like a major negative to the farming community, this year could still be a profitable one for farmers. 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 …
Morning O.J.
There have been slow gains against the citrus diseases. Everett Griner tells us how this is affecting our morning glass of o. j. 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 …
35th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Just About a Month Away
The Sunbelt Ag Expo is just about a month away and Executive Director Chip Blalock encourages farmers to go ahead and mark their calendar to attend the 35th annual event in Moultrie, GA. 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 …
No Discernible Drought Effects On Retail Food Prices…Yet
The latest consumer price index shows a tiny hike in overall food prices last month, but USDA ag economist Ricky Volpe says the real hike will not come until next 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, …
Farm Bill Extension Likely But How Long?
Congress heads back home at the end of the week to break for the upcoming elections, but questions still remain as to what will transpire before they leave with a new farm bill as Tyron Spearman looks at what’s being discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …