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
Florida’s Proposed Clean Water Rules Draw Concern
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 26, 2011……The state’s most recent attempt at developing standards for water quality in lakes, rivers and estuaries is under attack from critics who say the draft rules are too weak and won’t satisfy the Federal Clean Water Act. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
No Agreement Yet on Budget Cuts to Agriculture
Today Tyron Spearman looks at some of the latest discussions in our nation’s capitol about a new farm bill as word right now is basically there are no agreements yet on budget cuts for agriculture. 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 …
Florida Energy Summit Kicks Off
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam welcomed more than 500 preregistered participants today to the inaugural Florida Energy Summit at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Attendees include entrepreneurs, scientists, landowners, lenders, government leaders and others with an interest in Florida’s emerging energy industry. Putnam joked that the Office of Energy (transferred this year by the Florida Legislature to the …
The Important Role of FFA Members in the Future of Agriculture
USDA is focused on developing new generations of beginning farmers and ranchers and as part of that effort Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently spoke with students at the National FFA Convention. Download Audio 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 …