Cotton Growers Need to be on Lookout for Target Spot

Sandy Newell tech rep for BASF says the conditions are favorable for target spot in cotton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

Southern Crops Getting a Reprieve from the Weather

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says Southeastern farmers are faring much better than those in the Midwest when it comes to crop condition, and there is more favorable weather in the forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …

Power Outages and the Food in Your Refrigerator and Freezer

The threat of bad weather could also threaten your food safety. Diane Van with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service gives us a few tips regarding power outages and the food in your refrigerator and freezer. Refrigerator: Download Audio Freezer: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …

GA Cotton Crop Looking Pretty Good

UGA Cotton Specialist Dr. Guy Collins says so far Georgia’s cotton crop is doing quite well, but they are keeping a close eye on moisture levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …

High Temps Equate to Brutal Week for Many Crops

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says crop conditions for both the corn and soybean crop have plunged dramatically in just one week, but the cotton crop seems to be faring a bit better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …

TS Debby Replenished FL Aquifer, Caused Flooding for Farmers

Tropical Storm Debby dumped massive amounts of rainfall along her slow trek across our state. And Suwannee County resident Andy Jackson says the flooding is causing some major issues for local farmers, but is also helping replenish the drought stricken aquifer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FDACS Emergency Response

In this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the significant role the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services plays in preparing for and responding to natural disasters. More information is available online by clicking on FDACS Emergency Response Efforts. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook or Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Dry Again

Everett Griner tells us how the drought is still hanging on in places. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

High Pressure System Moving in Behind Debby

Florida’s soaked ground will be given a chance to dry out next week, thanks to a high pressure system moving in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Growers with Storm Damage Need to Document It

Tropical Depression Debby will most likely be remembered by her massive amounts of rainfall that she brought to the north and central parts of the state. And while many growers further south did not get the benefit of much of that rainfall, Southwest Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says a few did receive some bad weather and wind. Download …