Recognizing the Importance of Coral Reefs

The US Coral Reef Task Force recently held a meeting to review their strategies for protecting and restoring the nations coral reefs. And Deputy Under Secretary Ann Mills says she was pleased to see how agriculture is working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in recognizing the importance of the effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Forest Service Emergency Response

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the emergency response efforts of the Florida Forest Service in the event of a hurricane or other disaster occurring in Florida. More information is available online by clicking on Emergency Response Fact Sheet. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Citrus Foundation Seeks Meeting of HLB Causal Agent Researchers

In an effort to unify efforts to culture the presumed causal agent of HLB, the Citrus Research and Development Foundation will spend up to $20,000 to assemble researchers from around the world. Bobby Barben, chairman of the foundation’s Research Management Committee, explains the purpose of the meeting in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone …

Citrus Grower: Psyllid Control Comes First in HLB Management

Bobby Barben, chair of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Research Management Committee, in this report emphasizes that insecticidal control of psyllids is more important than nutrition for management of HLB. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Farm Land Investment

Everett Griner explains how farm land investing is becoming risky business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending October 28th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Ag in Review for the week of October 24, 2011

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 Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

Fresh Fruit Index Tips the Scale for Food Price Inflation

USDA Food Price Economist Ricky Volpe says they have bumped up the retail food price forecast by a half a percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

FL Specialty Crop Growers to Receive Crop Insurance Education

USDA’s Risk Management Agency has announced funds to support crop insurance education and outreach in 47 states to ensure that small and underserved producers get the information they need to effectively manage their risk and remain productive. Complete listings of the agreements can be found on the RMA Web site at: http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/agreements/. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Holder and Vilsack on Court Approval of Pigford II Settlement

WASHINGTON, October 28, 2011– Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statements on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approval of the historic Pigford II settlement: Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …