June 14, 2012… St. Louis, Mo…. In a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), the American Soybean Association (ASA) joined agricultural stakeholder groups from all corners of the industry in expressing its firm opposition to an amendment to the 2012 Farm Bill that would make federal research, promotion and marketing programs—also …
Good Moisture for Peanut Crop
For the most part, moisture has been adequate for many peanut fields, but Tyron Spearman has a story about how recents rains here in the Southeast have left growers with certain issues. 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 …
Sugar Program and Food Stamp Amendments both Tabled in Senate
Slow and steady seems to be the most accurate term to describe Senate Farm Bill efforts as USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report on the recent progress including some news on a few amendments that may be of interest to our specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
EPA: State’s Everglades Plan Meets Federal Approval
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By DAVID ROYSE – THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 13, 2012……Federal environmental officials on Wednesday told Florida that a revised state plan to improve water quality in the Everglades meets with Washington’s approval, and said it may meet a federal judge’s order to clean up the ecosystem. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Soil Testing
Everett Griner tells us why soil testing leads to successful growing. 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
American Sugar Alliance Statement On Sugar Policy Vote in Senate
WASHINGTON—The American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement about today’s vote by the United States Senate to table, or kill, a Farm Bill amendment offered by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to eliminate America’s no-cost sugar policy. “Amidst political bickering over procedural issues, the Senate today voted Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Recent Rains Giving Crops and Pasture a Boost
Many producers here in the southeast were happy to see some recent rains and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says there is more good news in the extended forecast. 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 …
Lowered Cotton Price Projections
USDA Economist Joe Glauber gives us a quick look at cotton price projections. 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
Fruits and Veggies Could Assist in Nicotine Dependence
A new study points to evidence that shows that consuming fresh produce could help consumers kick the nicotine habit. 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 …
AL Producers in 4 Watersheds Have Until Friday for Water Quality Initiative
Alex Vaughan, NRCS District Conservationist in Geneva County wants to remind AL producers located in four different watersheds that they have until this Friday, June 15th to sign up for the National Water Quality Initiative. 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 …