An interesting part of a bill introduced in this year’s Florida legislative session which would have affected agriculture was discovered recently as Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association fills us in on the details. 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 …
Ag Sector Still Waiting on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Labor has become more of a hot button issue the last couple of years, with several of our states passing immigration laws that hamper farmers in their efforts to attract the labor force needed to plant and harvest crops. The following reports have more details about the issues facing the Southeastern states as well as comments from a recent speech …
Farm Safety
Everett Griner says…Farm Safety Week, 52 weeks a 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, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Lab Grown Hamburgers
The first ever culture-dish hamburger will be served to a celebrity taster this October. But don’t expect to find it on the 99 cent menu any time soon. 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 …
USDA Working with Ag Committees on Farm Bill Issues
USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that he and his experts are already helping House and Senate Ag. Committee members on farm bill issues, such as what should replace direct payments. 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, …
IFAS Researcher Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Climate-science expert Jim Jones, a distinguished professor emeritus in the agricultural and biological engineering department and director of the Florida Climate Institute, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, or NAE. 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 …
Fake Grass
Artificial grass is spreading rapidly. Everett Griner tells us why this is a good thing for our 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 World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Current Food Price Inflation and 10 Year Forecast
Consumers are surely noticing that retail prices at the supermarket are higher than this time last year. The following reports have more information on what to expect with food prices this year and beyond. Current Food Prices: Download Audio 10 Year Forecast: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Budget Answers Needed in Order to Write 2012 Farm Bill
There is a strong desire by the Ag community to write the 2012 Farm Bill this year, but House Ag Chairman Frank Lucas points out that it will be hard to do without knowing how much money will be available. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Allowance of State Numeric Nutrient Criteria Standards Now Up to Congress
To ensure that Florida maintains the primary role for establishing and implementing water quality standards for its waters Congress needs to adopt “The State Waters Partnership Act”, to force the EPA to adopt Florida’s science-based Numeric Nutrient Criteria on water quality regulation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …