Blueberry damage estimates are just now becoming clear from the mid-February freeze. 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
Rain and Warm Temps Good for Early Spring Planters
Some of our farmers have been seeing some relief from dryer than normal conditions and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that trend looks to continue along with the added benefit of warmer temperatures. 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 …
IFAS Researcher Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Climate-science expert Jim Jones, a distinguished professor emeritus in the agricultural and biological engineering department and director of the Florida Climate Institute, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, or NAE. 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 …
Current Food Price Inflation and 10 Year Forecast
Consumers are surely noticing that retail prices at the supermarket are higher than this time last year. The following reports have more information on what to expect with food prices this year and beyond. Current Food Prices: Download Audio 10 Year Forecast: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Budget Answers Needed in Order to Write 2012 Farm Bill
There is a strong desire by the Ag community to write the 2012 Farm Bill this year, but House Ag Chairman Frank Lucas points out that it will be hard to do without knowing how much money will be available. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Allowance of State Numeric Nutrient Criteria Standards Now Up to Congress
To ensure that Florida maintains the primary role for establishing and implementing water quality standards for its waters Congress needs to adopt “The State Waters Partnership Act”, to force the EPA to adopt Florida’s science-based Numeric Nutrient Criteria on water quality regulation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Presidents Budget Proposal Zeros Out Potato Research Funding
President Obama’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2013 includes the elimination of nearly $3 million for potato research. 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, …
California Growers Not Experiencing Florida’s Mild Winter
Our fellow citrus growers in California are not enjoying the same mild winter as Florida growers with California Citrus Mutual reporting that about one-third of the mandarin crop will ultimately be lost to freeze damage. 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 …
Cuban Trade
Cubans are doing without while our Congress waits. Everett Griner explains. 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 a Winner in FL Redistricting Process
According to FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam, Florida’s new congressional maps will give the rural sector a bigger voice 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 …