FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by FL Commissioner Putnam on EPA Water Quality Agreement Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released the following statement today, after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed to allow Florida to set standards to ensure the state’s waterways are clean and safe. “The agreement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to defer to the State of …
Florida Peanut Producers Hold Annual Meeting
The 38th Annual Membership Meeting of the Florida Peanut Producers Association took place last night in Marianna, as a big crowd enjoyed the always favorite smoked steak dinner. Two people who have served the association for many years saw their terms end last night as Damon Sandlin of Williston and Larry Ford of Greenwood both were recognized for their years …
Old Houses
Everett Griner talks about how the old farm homes are being restored to their grace and charm of old. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …
Genetically Modified Food Labels Coming to a Well Known Retailer
Whole Foods Market has become the first retailer in the U.S. to require labeling of all genetically modified foods sold in its stores. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Commodity Groups Still Talking Farm Bill
The farm bill is still high priority for many in agriculture. And today, Tyron Spearman looks at the latest of what some commodity groups would like to see. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Peanut Market Update
There are not a lot of changes with peanut prices this week, but today Tyron Spearman has an update on where those currently stand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
University of Florida Students Set to Participate in Ag Facts Day
A group of University of Florida students will once again join their peers at various other universities across the nation to help educate non-farmers about contemporary agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Peanut Butter and Jelly at the Olympics and Georgia and Alabama Peanut Meetings This Week
We may be seeing peanut butter and jelly at the next Olympics, as Tyron Spearman has that story along with a reminder for growers about various peanut meetings coming up this week in Georgia and Alabama. Olympics: Download Audio Meetings: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Bug Control
Everett Griner tells us how the good bugs outnumber the bad 8 to 1. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Not Too Late for 2012 Ag Census Forms
Although the official deadline for the 2012 Agricultural Census forms may have past, Doug Kleweno, southeast regional director of the National Agriculture Statistics Service, encourages farmers and ranchers to continue to send in their information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …