John Parke Wright IV is a descendent of a well established, multi-generation Florida farming family which grew its food and shipping businesses to global proportions decades ago. Remember Lykes Hot Dogs? Now operating J. P. Wright & Company, based in southwest Florida, he focuses on export market development for Florida and other U. S. farm products. In this audio feature …
Ag in Review for the Week ending July 19, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending July 19th, put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 3 Percent
USDA released their monthly cattle on feed report this afternoon and it shows cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. totaled 10.4 million head on July 1, 2013, down 3 percent from July 1, 2012. That included 6.53 million steers and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Southeast Cattle Producers Invited to Grazing School
University of Georgia’s Dr. Dennis Hancock invites cattle producers from across the Southeast to take part in their 2013 Grazing School, which will take place August 7-8 in Watkinsville, Georgia. Download Audio More information is on the Grazing School webpage. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Peanut State Executives Discuss the Crop and Industry
During the 15th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference going on this week in Panama City Beach, Florida, Cindy Zimmerman with AgWired was able to catch up with Randy Griggs of the Alabama Peanut Producers; Ken Barton with Florida Peanut Producers; Don Koehler with Georgia Peanut Commission; and Malcolm Broome of the Mississippi Peanut Growers Association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Southern Peanut Growers Meeting Continues
It’s day two of the 15th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. Tyron Spearman is there and has this report. 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 …
The benefits of the Juicy Tomato
The health benefits of consuming fresh tomatoes has been well documented. They are rich in lycopene, potassium, vitamins, and antioxidants. And now growing research supports the consumption of tomato juice as a way to gain from its many benefits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Waterway problems
Everett Griner tells what is going on with our inland waterways. 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
Georgia Cattlemen Ready for Summer Conference
We are just one week away from the 3rd annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference. GCA Executive Vice President Josh White reminds cattlemen that this year’s event will take place at Callaway Gardens July 25-27. Download Audio More information is available on the GCA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …