The Coalition for Sugar Reform has launched a new website designed to educate consumers and policymakers about the need for reform of the U.S. sugar program. 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 …
AL and FL Appeal Most Recent Water War Decision
The two decade water fight among Alabama, Florida and Georgia continues with Florida and Alabama filing an appeal of the most recent ruling that favored Georgia in the case. 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 …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Don’t Pack a Pest
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” public awareness campaign to inform travelers about the damage that harmful pests and diseases can inflict and urge them to declare their agricultural items for inspection when they travel. More information is available on the web site of the FDACS Division of Plant Industry by clicking on Don’t Pack …
More Agro-tourism
Everett Griner tells us how agro-tourism is continuing to grow. 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 August 8, 2011
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, …
Texas Grape Growers Toasting to the Dry Conditions
The drought has hit hard across the nation, but there is one commodity that is befitting from the dry conditions. 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 …
FL Receives Funding for Second Generation Biofuel Research
While in Florida this week Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited a waste-to-energy bioprocessing facility where he announced 10 grants totaling $12.2 million to help spur research to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of growing biofuel and bioenergy crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Ag Under Attack
Everett Griner tells us why agriculture needs a stronger defense. 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
USDA and DOE Fund 10 Research Projects to Accelerate Bioenergy Crop Production and Spur Economic Impact
VERO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 11, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited a waste-to-energy bioprocessing facility under construction in Florida today to announce that the Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Energy (DOE) have awarded 10 grants totaling $12.2 million to spur research into improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of growing biofuel and bioenergy crops. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …