EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson this week appeared before members of the U. S. House Agriculture Committee to answer some pointed questions. Open the rest of this post to read the opening comments from Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, ranking member Colin Peterson, and EPA Administrator Jackson, and stay tuned for more as this conversation on Capitol Hill heats up… Sponsored ContentFL …
Time for Ag Industry to Speak Up Regarding Immigration Reform
Georgia’s 2011 Session is closing on week 9 and immigration reform is still the topic that most concerns those in the agriculture sector. And Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, tells us that the lawmakers are not currently hearing from employers regarding the harm this legislation can do and therefore he encourages producers to contact their senators now. …
Total Independence
Everett Griner explains how independent energy production is coming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026
New Improved CASE Cotton Picker Very Popular with Growers
The demand for Case IH’s new 2011 635 cotton picker has exceeded supply as Trent Hagaard, cotton sales and marketing team leader with Case IH, explains some of the improvements that have made the 635 so popular to cotton growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
For Crape Myrtles Size Does Matter
Thanks to new breeding programs Crape Myrtles now come in all shapes and sizes and there is one to fit any landscape space. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, …
Argentina Peanut Crop gets Rain & CRP Signup Starts Monday
Today Tyron Spearman updates how things stand with the peanut crop in Argentina along with a reminder about the CRP signup which starts Monday. Peanuts: Download Audio Signup: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Whole Wheat
2011 looks good for wheat growers. Everett Griner tells us about this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …
MANA Can Help Producers Capitalize on High Cotton Prices
With the cotton market strong, Jake Brodsgaard, herbicide project manager with MANA, says they have a large portfolio of products to help the grower battle palmer amaranth and ensure they take full advantage of the high cotton prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
New Alternative Energy Source Found
Researchers at the U.S. Energy Department’s BioEnergy Science Center have used bacteria to convert plant matter directly into isobutanol, which can be burned in regular car engines with a heat value higher than ethanol and similar to gasoline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Some Simple Ways to Have Fresh Veggies This Spring
It’s that time of year when green thumbs yearn to toss the winter gloves for gardening ones. But for beginning gardeners the possibilities for a new garden can seem overwhelming, and for others gardening may not be a viable option. The following two reports have some good tips for consumers who want fresh veggies this spring. Download Audio Download Audio …