June marks the first birthday of MyPlate, the federal government’s primary food group symbol designed to prompt consumers to think about building a healthy plate at meal time. 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 …
SURE Deadline for 2010 Crops Losses is Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson reminds producers that today, Friday, June 1, is the deadline to apply for assistance for 2010 crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program. FSA will not act on applications submitted after the deadline. The program provides Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Extension Agent Planning Grower Trip to Brazil
Multi-county Florida citrus Extension agent Steve Futch has led several grower tours of the Brazilian citrus industry and is planning another in late August. He offers the details and tells what he and growers get out of the trips. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
How Many Bushels of Corn?
Everett Griner tells us of a goal corn producers are trying to achieve, on a regular basis. 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
State of Georgia to Streamline Services for Agricultural Exports
ATLANTA, May 31, 2012 – Farmers in Georgia will benefit from streamlined export assistance thanks to an agreement signed today by Chris Cummiskey, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), and Gary Black, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
USDA Secretary Vilsack on Newest U.S. Farm Exports Forecast
WASHINGTON, May 31, 2012 –Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement regarding USDA’s third-quarter forecast released today showing U.S. farm exports reaching the second-highest level on record at $134.5 billion in fiscal year 2012: 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 …
Environmental Working Group Attack Brings Crop Insurers’ Swift Reply
In a national media teleconference this week, in an apparent move to impact the Farm Bill debate, the Environmental Working Group (EWP) attacked the workings and credibility of specialty crops insurance, which then drew a swift and pointed reply from the crop insurance industry. The news releases from each follow: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA About to Launch Major Surveys
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service will soon be conducting a round of farmer surveys dealing with everything from crop acreage to livestock numbers. 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 …
EPA Seeks More Time on Water Standards for Florida
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked a federal judge to extend deadlines for proposing revised water-quality standards for Florida rivers and streams. The request, filed last week in U.S. District Court in Tallahassee, is the latest move in a long-running legal battle about the federal government requiring Florida to use what are known …
Young Farmers
Today Everett Griner explains the other costs of farming. 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