The following statement was released today from the annual Commodity Classic being held in Tampa, Florida from the groups involved which include the National Association of Wheat Growers, National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, and the National Sorghum Producers: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Ag in Review for the Week of February 28, 2011
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, …
U. S. House Ag Chair & Ag Secretary at “Commodity Classic” in FL
It’s one of the biggest agriculture conventions in the nation each year and it includes producers and agriculture professionals involved with four major crops produced in the u. s. – Corn, Soybeans, Wheat and Sorghum. A record crowd of nearly 5,000 escaped cold homes in the midwest and other regions to come to Tampa for this year’s Commodity Classic and …
FFB Pleased with Agreement to Mexican Trucking Dispute
Adam Basford, National Affairs Coordinator with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they are pleased that the United States and Mexico have finally reached an agreement to end their trucking dispute. 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, …
Research Shows Fire Ants Call Southeast Home
New research has linked the southeast as the starting point to the recent global spread of highly aggressive and painful fire ant. 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 …
Ag Secretary Praises Vitality of American Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to an audience of more than 4,500 farmers and commodity group representatives during the General Session of the 16th Annual Commodity Classic in Tampa, Florida as Tyron Spearman has more on what he spoke about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
GAC Encouraging Action Against Immigration Reform
For our week eight legislative update we are back on the subject of immigration reform as Georgia Agribusiness Council President, Bryan Tolar, says even though the House has passed its version, there is still time for producers to contact their Senators regarding how the issue will adversely affect them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Killer Bees
With this problem growing, shouldn’t people be educated about the dangers? This is the question discussed by Everett Griner today. 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 …
Pushing Congress to Take Action Against New EPA Pesticide Permits
Unless Congress intervenes, producers will have to get EPA Clean Water Act permits starting April 9th to use pesticides in or near water. Which is why American Farm Bureau Federation Regulatory Specialist Tyler Wegmeyer says Farm Bureau is pushing for legislative action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
FFA in GA and AL to Compete for Connections with Local Farmers
INDIANAPOLIS – FFA chapters in seven states on Monday begin efforts to make new and stronger connections with their local farmers and earn their share of more than $225,000 in incentives provided by Monsanto. 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 …