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 …
Hope Still Remaining for Passage of Food Safety Legislation
A food safety vote is still expected in the Senate when lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after the November elections. 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 …
Bring on the Blueberries
Researchers believe that blueberries may be able to help fight atherosclerosis or more commonly known as hardening of the arteries. 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 …
FCA Reminder of Ranch Rodeo
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind everyone about the Ranch Rodeo Finals and free Cowboy Heritage Festival going on today and tomorrow, October 1st and 2nd, at Silver Spurs Arena in the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Download Audio For more information go to http://www.floridacattlemen.org/d/RanchRodeoticket.pdf Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Fish Farming
Everett Griner tells us how there is a logical solution to a growing problem. 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
Chambliss Introduces HARVEST Act of 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today announced he has introduced legislation that provides a non-amnesty option for temporary agriculture workers. The Helping Agriculture Receive Verifiable Employees Securely & Temporarily, or “HARVEST,” Act of 2010, would reform and streamline the H-2A temporary worker program to meet the present needs of agriculture and discourage the practice of hiring undocumented workers. …
Pass the Pumpkins Please
With the images of fall dancing in our heads, many are thinking about the fall celebrations, all which require a very important element, pumpkins. 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 …
Unresolved Issues Making 2011 Tax Planning Nearly Impossible
Tax planning will most likely be even more of a burden this year for farmers and ranchers as American Farm Bureau Tax Specialist, Pat Wolff, says Congress will leave town this week to campaign without any resolution to major tax issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Corn Sugar
Due to consumer confusion, The Corn Refiners Association has petitioned the FDA to allow manufacturers the option of using ‘corn sugar’ as an alternative name for high fructose corn syrup. 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 …