Bayer Introduces New Potato Herbicide

Gary Cooper General, Vegetables

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Bayer CropScience Release – May 18, 2010) — Potato growers looking for higher potato yields and more sacks per acre have a new, highly effective and reliable solution with Rely® 280 herbicide from Bayer CropScience. Rely 280, an advanced and more concentrated formulation of Rely herbicide, is now registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency …

Impact of Oil Spill in the Gulf

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner takes a look at what impact this oil spill is having and going to have on America and the world. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

FFB Disappointed in Governor Veto of Two Key Ag Bills

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida Farm Bureau Director of State Governmental Affairs, Ben Parks, says the Ag industry is disappointed over the vetoes of their two priority Ag bills and encourages producers to continue to voice their support of the measures to their local representatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Governor Vetoes Two Key Ag Bills: Sends Florida Agriculture Reeling

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Sugar

Florida agriculture circles are full of buzz after Florida Governor Charlie Crist vetoed two key agriculture bills over the weekend. Ag leaders across the state are strategizing on what to do next. Both bills were heavily supported by Florida farmers and ranchers and both passed with overwhelming support in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. Below is a brief rundown …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Grapefruit to S Korea

Randall Weiseman Citrus, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, International, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida pink grapefruit being featured in 20 Shinsegae E-Mart mega-stores in South Korea this past March and April. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on South Korea Grapefruit Promotion. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Greener Grass

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Everett Griner tells us how good management leads to greener lawns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Ag Review for the Week of May 10, 2010

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Specialty Crops

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

TIP to Help Retiring Farmers Transition their Land to Beginning Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced the Transition Incentives Program (TIP) – a new program under the Conservation Title of the 2008 Farm Bill – to encourage retired or retiring owners or operators to transition their land to beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Southeast Hosting 2012 Farm Bill Hearings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Various agricultural groups and producers will be involved in two farm bill hearings being held in the Southeast this Friday and Saturday, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

FFB Urges Producers to Contact Gov about Pending Bills

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The Florida Farm Bureau has sent out an FBACT Action Alert to encourae their members to contact Governor Charlie Crist in support of the Greenbelt Legislation and the General Ag Bill. Both bills must both be signed by Saturday, May 15 in order for them to become law. Click here for more details on the legislation and to take action. …