In advance of the start of the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City on February 28th, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the importance of the state’s strawberry industry. Click on Florida Strawberry Festival to access information about the event online. To find recipes using delicious Florida strawberries online, click on Strawberry Recipes. Download Audio You can follow …
Organic Values
Everett Griner ponders the question…”Is organic food worth more?” 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
Ag in Review for the Week of February 18, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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, …
Farmers Forced to Face Even More Risks Than Usual
Farmers are used to risks, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says this year the risks are extending to man-made circumstances, such as the absence of a 5 year farm bill and the growing possibility of across-the-board budget cuts due to sequestration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Legislation Introduced to Form GA Grown Commodity Commission
Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar gives us the details regarding the newly introduced House Bill 298, that seeks to form a Georgia Grown Commodity Commission. 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 …
Celebrating FFA Week All Year Long
Even though National FFA week is officially wrapping up on Saturday, the National FFA officer team encourages everyone who loves and understands agriculture to help them spread their message of “grow” throughout the year. Download Audio Click here for the story with National FFA President Clay Sapp from Florida. Click here for the story with National FFA Secretary Kalie Hall …
Dam It Up!
Everett Griner talks about how the idea of water conservation has some merit. 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
Storm Systems May Bring Significant Rainfall to Florida Panhandle
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials urge Florida’s residents and visitors to remain aware this weekend and into next week, as two storm systems bring the potential for significant rainfall and flood risks to the Florida Panhandle. Some areas may see up to four inches of rainfall through Tuesday, with locally heavier amounts of up to Sponsored …
New FL Water Poll Reveals Some Encouraging Results for Ag Sector
A new statewide public opinion survey has proven quite revealing and could bode well for ag in the state. 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 …
More Heavy Rains for Gulf and Southeast Region
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says more heavy rains could cause issues for some of our farmers, but are still a welcomed site for others. 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 …