The drought is continuing to tighten its grip on the southeast and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the long range forecast shows the high pressure staying with us for much of June with a possible tropical storm the only real hope for relief. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Alabama Drought Affecting Cattle Producers
When it comes to the livestock industry in Alabama, Nathan Jaeger with the Alabama Farmers Federation, said their members who raise livestock are feeling the effects of the drought as much as anyone. 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 …
FL NRCS Preparing for Hurricane Season
As of June 1st we were officially in the 2011 Hurricane Season and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says they have programs in place in preparation of a disaster. 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 …
AL NRCS and FSA Working Together to Assist Producers
Considering the recent disasters that have hit our state the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service want to remind producers of assistance that may be available to them. As Alabama FSA Executive Director Daniel Robinson says the two agencies often work together to assist the producer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
South Florida Watermelon Season Goes Out with a Whimper
South Florida watermelon growers were able to overcome the winter freezes to produce a bumper crop, but multi-county extension agent, Gene McAvoy, says unfortunately they saw little demand for their product. 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, …
Tough Spring
2011 is a hard year to get a start and Everett Griner tells us why. 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
More Peanut Donations for Tornado Victims
More recent storm victims are being helped by donations of peanut products as Tyron Spearman has this update. 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, …
Drought Creating a Challenging Start for GA Cotton Farmers
Due to the persistent drought, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says cotton farmers are currently running about 5 percent behind the five year planting average. But that isn’t the only challenge the weather is creating for growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Active Storm Season May Help Dry Conditions
Dry conditions are really having an effect on planting progress here in the Southeast but Tyron Spearman reports predictions are for an active storm season which may bring some wet weather. 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, …