USDA scientists have discovered a gene that essentially keeps switchgrass in its juvenile form, something they say could have far-reaching implications for the development of the plant as a biofuel crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Congress to Only Be in Session for Short Time
The August recess for Congress ends this weekend as lawmakers will be back in Washington D.C. this coming Monday. But, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall said they will only be there for a short eight days which is not enough time for the big ticket items that need to be addressed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
New Farm Bill Before Elections is Unlikely
Even though Congress gets back to work this coming Monday, there are some who feel putting together a new farm bill in the short time they are there before leaving again for the elections is not possibe, as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Alabama Announces Batching Period for Conservation Programs
Auburn, Ala, September 7, 2012 – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced October 19, 2012, as the cutoff date for producers to sign up for 2013 funding for the following conservation programs: Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Text Message Temperature Alert Available for Citrus Growers, Others
The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) is now offering text message temperature alerts, allowing growers to receive the alerts on their cell phones. FAWN Director Rick Lusher reports. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Nuts to You
Everett Griner reports that the California almonds are setting yield records. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Consumers Should Wash Fruits and Veggies in Water
Many consumers have turned to fruit and vegetable washes as a preventative measure from food borne pathogens, but new research suggest that consumers are actually better off sticking with just plain old tap water. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
NRCS Longleaf Pine Restoration Efforts Continue with New Grant
The process of reviving the Longleaf Pine ecosystem here in the southeast got a boost recently thanks to a Longleaf Stewardship Fund Grant. Leonard Jordan with the Natural Resources Conservation Service gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Crop Dusting
Air application is not a thing of the past…yet. Everett Griner tells us that this dangerous profession is still hanging on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle …
Soy Tires
Goodyear is working to produce a soy-based tire through the Soy Checkoff Partnership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …