Much of the Midwest is under snow, in some cases up to two feet, from a storm moving across the country. While Florida farmers sit this one out, other parts of fruit and vegetable country in the deep south are in for some cold nights this week. USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford has details with Meteorologist Brad Rippey in this report. …
USDA Releases New Dietary Guidelines
USDA has released their 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity. Tyron Spearman takes a look at what’s involved with theses guidelines. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle …
FL Ag Recognition Events at State Fair
The Florida State Fair kicks off next Thursday, February 10th in Tampa as this year’s event will again include special activities recognizing those involved with agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
Federation to Meet at Cattle Convention
The 2011 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show officially kicks off today in Denver, Colorado as Thursday the Federation of State Beef Councils will discuss a charter which has been developed to make it simpler for producers to understand the Federation’s role. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …
Just How Bad is a High Sugar Diet
Experts estimate the amount of sugar in our diets has increased 30-percent in the last 30 years. And many of us could be easily accused as having that sweet tooth; at least I know I would certainly be guilty. But many of us also think that there is not much harm in indulging as long as we otherwise live a …
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Everett Griner explains how this is a new way to enjoy year-round foods. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida 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 …
AL-FL-GA Cattle Inventories Down 4-5 Percent
USDA’s latest cattle inventory report showed the number of all cattle and calves in the U.S. on January 1, 2011 were 1 percent below last year, but the numbers for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia are down even more. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd …
CRP Signup Announced
Signup will take place once again for the Conservation Reserve Program starting on March 14th as Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess explains what first time enrollees of the CRP need to know. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …
Chambliss Leaving Ag Committee Position
The ranking Republican on the Senate Ag Committee, Saxby Chambliss, is leaving that spot for another committee as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …
New CEU Article Available
In partnership with the University of Florida, Citrus Industry magazine is pleased to continue its quarterly series of CEU articles for 2011. The first article, “The Label is the Law,” by Ryan Atwood and Steve Futch, is now available online. Growers can earn one core CEU by taking and passing the test that accompanies the article. Get started here. 4-1-11 UPDATE: …