USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says farmers here in the southeast are currently keeping one eye on the tropics. 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, …
University of AL Working with AL NASS on Crop Yield Study
As more Alabama growers consider irrigation for their crop needs, Dr. Dick McNider with the University of Alabama and Bill Weaver with the National Ag Statistics Service, explain a new study designed to help project irrigated crop yields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Citrus Growers, Futures Markets Keeping Eyes on Storm
Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows says growers are keeping a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Isaac, since Florida is considered a possible landing site for the storm by early next week. Orange juice futures markets are reacting to the storm with a surge in prices. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …
Vilsack Says RFS Should Not Divide Producers During This Critical Time
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reminds producers that no matter the outcome of the RFS, they should recognize and respect each others’ challenges regarding the issue. 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 …
FL Drought Condition Dramatically Improved Over Last Year
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor only 14.7 percent of Florida is considered abnormally dry compared to 88.7 percent this time last year. 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 …
2012 Drought May Have Hit Peak
With 1,628 counties across 33 states declared as primary natural disaster areas, many are predicting that perhaps we’ve seen the peak of the 2012 drought. 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 …
The Mighty Mississippi is Mighty Low
Just a year after near-historic flooding, the water levels of the Mississippi River are now at near-historic lows. 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, …
Monsanto Addressing Water Concerns Through Research
Adequate and timely water applications remain a top concern for growers here in the southeast, which is why Doug Jost with Monsanto says they are continuing to research seed varieties that better address water concerns. 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 …
More on the Drought and Food Prices
As consumers continue to question just how the current drought will ultimately affect retails food prices, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack points out that only 14 percent of commodity prices make up the total of a retail food price. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
AL Producers Affected by Drought Encouraged to Visit with NRCS Office
Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis encourages farmers and ranchers who have failed NRCS practices because of the drought to revisit with their local NRCS office. 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 …