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, …
FL Grants Available for Community & School Gardens
Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam has announced that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is offering grants for the development or expansion of community and school gardens to grow specialty crops in Florida. Local governments, school districts, food banks, and public or private non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Trans-Pacific Partnership Update
American Sugar Alliance Trade Adviser Don Phillips gives us an update on the latest trade developments. 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
2nd Annual FL Energy Summit to Address All Facets of Energy Sector
The Florida Energy Summit is coming up August 15-17 in Orlando and Patrick Sheehan, Director of the Office of Energy with the Florida Department of Agriculture, gives us the details. 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 …
Changing Crops
It is no secret that farmers in the southeast are looking at new crops. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …
Harnessing the Powerful Effects of Grapefruit Juice
Researchers have discovered that grapefruit juice could improve the use of a promising cancer drug. 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
GA Specialty Crop Grower Educating Consumers While Selling Produce
Gerald Long, a specialty crop grower in Bainbridge, GA, who operates a u-pick operation says he is not just selling vegetables but also educating consumers. 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 …
Weak Domestic Sugar Market Could Lead to Global Price Instability
Paul Rybeg of the International Sugar Trade Coalition explains why weakening the domestic sugar market would create global price instability. 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 …
2012 Farm Bill
Everett Griner tells us why we may not see a farm bill until 2013. 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
Fresh from Florida Products Refuel U.S. Olympic Team
Chef Justin Timineri with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has been in London serving Fresh From Florida dishes to members of the U.S. Olympic team as part of BP’s “Spirit of the Gulf” initiative. Download Audio Click here for more information and the mentioned recipes. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …