FL State Senator Encourages Farmers to Get More Involved

Florida State Senator Greg Evers says that the only way to educate lawmakers about the challenges of potential rules such as EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria, is for farmers to get involved in the legislative process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

Monsanto Addressing Water Concerns Through Research

Adequate and timely water applications remain a top concern for growers here in the southeast, which is why Doug Jost with Monsanto says they are continuing to research seed varieties that better address water concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

RFS Waiver Could Put Chill on Investments for 2nd Generation Biofuels

The Florida Energy Summit continues today with various sessions all focused on moving the state of Florida’s energy policy forward. And among those discussions, John Urbanchuk who serves as the technical Director of Environmental Economics with Cardno Entrix, talked to us about what impact a waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard would have on second-generation biofuels here in Florida. Download …

Weed Study

Weed control is still costly to farmers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …

Agricultural Exports Slower than Expected

USDA analyst Nora Brooks says higher prices and a slower sales pace may take agricultural exports down more than previously expected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …

Ad Campaign to Educate Movie-Goers on Benefits of Ethanol

The Renewable Fuels Association has launched a new ad campaign focusing on ethanol’s ability to lower gas prices at the pump. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …

Funding Available Through FL Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service has announced that the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program will accept grant applications through Tuesday, August 28. The program, supported through a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, offers assistance to non-industrial private landowners who conduct herbicide treatments to control Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica), a non-native …

Citrus Expo, the Biggest Citrus Event of the Year, is Underway

Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Citrus Expo is underway at Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers and will continue Thursday. The first report below provides Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

Talking Water

Everett Griner tells us about how irrigation technology is still growing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

More on the Drought and Food Prices

As consumers continue to question just how the current drought will ultimately affect retails food prices, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack points out that only 14 percent of commodity prices make up the total of a retail food price. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …