A new University of Florida study shows that high tunnels could shield blueberry plants from cold resulting in earlier fruit ripening. 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 …
Irrigation Seen as a Management Tool for Many Southeastern Farmers
When it comes to drought mitigation and crop management, Wade Sikkink, product manager with Valley Irrigation, says more southeastern farmers are turning to irrigation. 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 …
Questionable Science
Everett Griner tells us why ethanol and GM crops are still controversial. 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
Sugar Industry Wanting New Farm Bill with Same Sugar Policy
The Farm Bill has been quite a contentious issue in both the Senate and especially the House,where it has yet to be considered on the floor. But Luther Markwart with the American Sugar Alliance says when it comes to the sugar policy, things are pretty simple. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Propane FEED Program Expanding
Farmers now have more opportunities to save on propane-fueled equipment as Mark Leitman, director of business development and marketing for The Propane Education & Research Council, talks about a recent expansion of the Propane FEED (Farm Equipment Efficiency Demonstration) incentive program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
More Cellulosic Ethanol Could Help Ease Tensions
Unfortunately last week’s EPA denial of an RFS waiver request by the livestock industry did nothing to end the battle with ethanol producers over high grain prices. But Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen expects the upstart of more cellulosic ethanol to ease some of that tension. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
A Land of Plentiful Food
A Thanksgiving message from Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture: Next year, Florida will celebrate 500 years since it was discovered by Juan Ponce de Leon. He named this land “La Florida” because it was the season known in Spain as “Pascua Florida,” the Festival of Flowers, and because much of the land’s vegetation was in bloom. Later, in 1539, another European …
Secretary of Ag Gives Thanks to Rural America
During this time of thanks, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says he is reminded of how blessed the U.S. is to have a strong and vibrant rural America 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 …
The Power of Pumpkins
Pumpkins are not commonly grown here in the southeast, but this time of year they are certainly on the top of many folks shopping list. 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 …
Ag Sector Hoping to See Farm Bill Action After Thanksgiving Holiday
Now that Congress has had a chance to prioritize what to address during this Lame Duck Session, Luther Markwart with the American Sugar Alliance says the Ag sector is hoping the Farm Bill will finally be addressed after the Thanksgiving Holiday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …