A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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, …
Holder and Vilsack on Court Approval of Pigford II Settlement
WASHINGTON, October 28, 2011– Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statements on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approval of the historic Pigford II settlement: 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 …
Farm Bills are for Bad Not Good Times & Corn Crop Yields
There are many discussions when it comes to the budget and how that will affect a new farm bill but as Tyron Spearman reports, one person reminds all that farm bills are for bad times not good, along with a look at what’s expected for this year’s corn crop as yields may be the lowest we’ve seen in a while. …
NCBA Past President Testifies to Stop Dust Regulations
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Immediate Past President Steve Foglesong testified this week about the issue of farm dust in support of the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011. He said ranchers are pleased EPA has decided not to propose to lower the standard for coarse particulate matter this year but the issue is far from resolved. Download Audio Sponsored …
Give & Take
U.S. – China trade is still growing. Who is benefiting? Everett Griner checks this out and tells us some good news. 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 …
2012 Farm Bill Could be Written as Part of Super Committee Process
There is a chance that the writing of the 2012 Farm Bill will actually come early due to the budget situation. 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 …
Vilsack Believes Conservation Efforts Can Survive Tough Economic Times
Some are concerned about how conservation programs will fare in the 2012 Farm Bill, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says even in this fiscal climate he believes the commitment to such programs in agriculture is important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Florida’s Putnam to Look at Removing Barriers to Energy Diversity
According to the News Service of Florida, during remarks made today at the Florida Energy Summit, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam said he plans to pursue legislation next year that would create incentives for businesses to invest in renewable technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
New UF/IFAS Freeze Alert System Begins Nov. 1
An alert system that will notify users either by text message or by email when temperatures become critically low will be deployed Nov. 1. The Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) conducted a pilot project to test the system at two sites last winter. More than 500 users registered to receive the messages during the season and reported they were happy …
Ethanol Questions
It is being discovered that corn for ethanol is costing too much. Everett Griner tells us why. 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