THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By Jim Saunders THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, July 24, 2013………An appeals court Wednesday sided with a north Florida farmer who was awarded more than $500,000 in a lawsuit against the state because a 2002 “pregnant pig” constitutional amendment caused losses to his business. The 1st District Court of Appeal, in a 2-1 decision, upheld a Jackson …
Detecting Earthquakes with Ants
It seems that the newest device to detect earthquakes may not be a new high-tech device but ants. 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, …
Florida Beef at Dieticians Conference
At last week’s annual Florida Dieticians Conference, the Florida Beef Council had quite a presence. Ashley Hughes said it was a great event for them at attend and explains how they were involved. 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 …
Georgia Beef Board to Meet at Summer Conference
Suzanne Black reminds cattle producers in the state that the Georgia Beef Board with hold their next meeting during the 3rd annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference coming up this weekend at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Alabama Beef at Distribution Center Tour
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association works closely with those who sell and distribute beef across the state. One of those companies is Sysco, as Dr. Billy Powell said working them is another way your beef checkoff dollars are being put to use in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
History of Land Grant Universities
Abraham Lincoln called the land grant university system in America the engine to drive the American economy – a prediction that has proven true over time. Rod Bain looks at the history and importance of this education system in a two part series – starting with part one in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. Here is Rod Bain and USDA …
Alabama Wildlife School for Landowners
Alabama State Forester Tim Albritton, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, has information about Wildlife School for Landowners being held August 22-23 in Evergreen, Alabama. 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 …
Improving Mosquito Netting
Mosquitoes are more than just a pest, especially in malaria-ridden parts of Africa. 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
Another Invader
Everett Griner tells us how another invasive species is threatening pour water quality. 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
USDA Announces Results for 45th CRP General Sign-Up
AMES, IOWA, July 22, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will accept 1.7 million acres offered under the 45th Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general sign-up. The Department received nearly 28,000 offers on more than Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …