Friday, May 20 is the deadline for organic producers to take advantage of this round of funding from USDA’s Organic Initiative. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White says the program is designed to offer assistance for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production to implement resource conservation practices on their agricultural operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Despite Rumors No Sugar Shortage Concerns for the U.S
Citing sugar shortages, some in Congress are pushing to eliminate the no-cost U.S. sugar program, but American Sugar Alliance Economist Jack Roney says the new market projections from USDA show that sugar shortages are not an issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Sugarcane Growers Scheduled to Face More Water Restrictions
The lingering drought is straining water supplies for sugar cane growers and other farmers and will soon force them to cut their water use by 45 percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
Immigration Reform Being Discussed on a Federal Level
Even after state legislative sessions have come to a close, immigration remains a hot button issue as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says they realize the need for federal reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …
CRP Success
Everett Griner tells us about how the CRP is now being a more focused program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
FL Nursery Growers Welcomed the Early Spring
It seems that the heat came early this year to Florida, but after several extremely cold winters, Jim Spratt with the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association says that nursery growers welcomed it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …
Farm Bill will be No Easy Task
Today Tyron Spearman looks at what some are saying in our nation’s capitol about how writing a new farm bill will be no easy task. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam about the Florida Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, which provides women participating in the WIC program with coupons that can be redeemed for fresh produce at participating retail farmers’ markets in North Florida. More information is available online at WIC/Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on …
One Person’s Garnish Could be Another’s Medicine
Parsley and celery are often utilized more for their decorative attributes than their health benefits, but new research now shows that they could have value in helping prevent certain breast cancer tumor cells from multiplying. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …
New Scan Can Scrutinize Produce While Still at the Packing House
USDA scientist have developed and patented an experimental, cutting-edge optical scanning system that would use two different kinds of lighting, a sophisticated camera and other pieces of equipment to scrutinize fresh produce while they are still at the packinghouse. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …