The 3rd annual Florida Small Farms Conference was held recently and Florida NRCS Agronomist Steve Boetger was one of those in attendance speaking on integrated pest management. 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 …
Higher Energy Prices Giving Farmers a Double Whammy
USDA has projected that each commodity will experience higher yearly production cost from 2010 to 2011. 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
Broccoli Could Be a Cancer Fighter
A new study has shown that veggies such as broccoli and cauliflower could help fight cancer. 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
Harvesting Problems
Everett Griner tells us today about problems producers are having with labor. 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
Agriculture-Friendly Guest Worker Program Being Considered
An agriculture-friendly guest worker program is being considered as a potential amendment to mandatory E-Verify legislation. 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
House Audit Sessions Focus on Energy Forestry and Nutrition
The House Ag Committee continued their series of audit hearings designed to review programs in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill last week. The members focused on energy, forestry and nutrition programs. 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 …
Mixing up Salad Greens
Traditional iceberg and romaine lettuces remain popular salad choices, but there are many more options available that allow consumers to add flavor, color and nutrition to their plate. 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 …
Trade Deals Not Expected Until After Recess
The Administration is not expected to send the Panama, Colombia and South Korea free trade deals to Congress for consideration before the August recess. 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 …
Farm Bill Could Be Written Soon
At this past week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City, speakers on Saturday morning discussed the new farm bill as Tyron Spearman was there and reports on what was said. 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, …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Boost for Healthy Schools Healthy Lives
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about a USDA pilot program that will give a welcome boost to Florida’s Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act. More information is available online by clicking on Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act Fact Sheet. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …