The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force was developed to effectively address the damage caused by the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, address the longstanding ecological decline, and begin moving toward a more resilient Gulf Coast ecosystem. And Task Force executive director, John Hankinson, says they have been working closely with entities such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service in …
Putnam Hoping to Take Aim at School Vending Machines
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is hoping that he gets a chance to restrict the use of vending machines in public schools as the first in a series of initiatives he hopes to institute to make schools a healthier place. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …
Learning to Love Brussels Sprouts
The following report is about all of the hidden benefits of brussels sprouts and is the first in a series on learning to love the veggies we all love to hate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
Is Skim Milk Really Better for Your Diet and Heart?
USDA currently recommends skim milk over other milks. But recent studies have shown that skim milk may not always be the best option. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 7 Percent
Last Friday’s cattle on feed report showed the inventory on May 1 was up 7 percent from 2010 while placements in feedlots during April was up 10 percent over last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Wildfire Arson Prevention
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam on preventing wildfire arson. Information on what you can do to help and how to join the Florida Forestry Arson Alert Association is available online at Forestry Arson Alert. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …
Growing More
Farm production is still rising. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Florida Citrus Researcher Addresses Psyllid Management
University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski in this interview summarizes a presentation about psyllid management that he made to growers attending the May 10 Mid Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day. He also discusses recent findings about the relationship between psyllids and abandoned groves. Psyllids spread citrus greening disease, which is currently incurable, so control of psyllids is vital to HLB …
Citrus Officials Address Rift With Firm Over Abscission Contract
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck in the first report explains why a contract hasn’t been extended with long-time partner AgroSource, which is working to register an abscission chemical that should aid mechanical harvesting. Download Audio In the second report, Keck and Citrus Commission Research Committee Chairman Stan Carter discuss what happens from here regarding the contract and …