A little known extra curicular program in the Food and Resource Economics Department at University of Florida’s College of Agriculture is giving participating students a boost when it comes to entering the professional job market after graduation, but students involved have to earn it. According to UF Senior V. P. for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Jack Payne (photo left), and …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Starts Today
The 15th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference kicks off today at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. Growers and industry folks from across the Southeast will be at the event, which runs through Saturday, and Tyron Spearman is one of those as he files this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Finding Ways to Provide More Fruits and Veggies for the Military
Improving nutrition by increasing fruit and veggie consumption has been a nationwide movement lately, especially in our schools. And now, the armed forces are getting on the bandwagon of incorporating more fruits and vegetables into their menus. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Same Fight
Will the battle ever end? Farmers and environmentalists. Everett Griner explains what the battle is about. 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
Process to Get Farm Bill to Conference Underway
The U.S. Senate has received the House version of it’s farm-only farm bill so the process of going to conference can soon begin. 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 …
Retailers are Important to Spreading the Beef Message
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Mike Dee from Pickens County, Alabama. He talks about the importance of training retailers who sell beef to consumers everyday. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Man is Region 2 Beef Cook-off Winner
The Beef Checkoff has announced the regional winners in the 2013 National Beef Cook-Off Contest, as each of the seven region winners receives a $1,500 cash prize. From the Southeast Region 2, the winner was Harold Cohen from Hollywood, Florida. His recipe was Tuscan Burgers & Avocado-Tomato Spread. To see his recipe CLICK HERE. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
New Fertilizer Code of Practice Initiative
According to the Agricultural Retailers Association they, in partnership with The Fertilizer Institute, have started a Fertilizer Code of Practice Initiative. The member-led effort will lead to uniform safety guidelines for handling, 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 …
Beef Check-off Working to Help Beef Up School Lunches
School lunch meals are certainly not what they used to be and that is a good thing, as schools across the country are now serving lunches with improved nutrition, taste and choice. 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 …
Kudzu Bugs
Everett Griner tells us about the 2013 cops already under attack, and what can really be done about it. 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 …