FL Ag Budget Survives Unscathed in Budget

Florida’s 2011 Legislature was able to pass a nearly $70 billion budget that kept the UF/IFAS budget intact. And House Ag Policy Chair, Steve Crisafulli says that the victory was an example of how his committee has worked to keep agriculture in the conversation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

Retail Fresh Veggie Prices Finally Settling Down

USDA economist Gary Lucier says that consumers are still seeing higher prices for some fresh veggies as a result of the weather that disrupted the usual supplies, but that they may soon start to see some moderation in prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Citrus In The Legislature: Industry Gets Research Funds, Restrictions

Florida’s citrus industry got something it asked for from the state Legislature – $2 million for research; and something it didn’t – restrictions on the Florida Citrus Commission. The first report outlines the restrictions. Download Audio Florida Citrus Mutual Communications Director Andrew Meadows discusses the research funds in the second report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

AL Cattlemen Helping Storm Victims

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains more about the two-phased plan to provide help in areas affected by the recent storms in their state. 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 …

GCA Helping Producers Hit by Storms

Josh White, with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, talks about efforts that have been underway to help some of those cattle operations in the state that were affected by the recent storms. 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 …

FL Legislative Session Wraps Up

The 2011 Florida Legislative session is over and Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard said all of the bills passed, including the budget, are heading to the Governor’s desk. 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 …

Questioning Water Guidelines & Working on a Temik Replacement

Today Tyron Spearman has information concerning questions dealing with water guidelines along with looking at efforts underway to help growers with a replacement for Temik. Water: Download Audio Temik: 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Vital Role of Alternative Energy

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam about two future biofuel conversion facilities that were awarded grants through the Florida Farm to Fuel initiative. More information is available online at Alternative Energy. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

UF Researcher Discusses Foliar Nutrients And HLB

University of Florida researcher Tim Spann in this interview summarizes the apparent benefits of foliar nutrients for HLB-infected citrus trees. 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, …

Endless Inflation

Everett Griner tells us just how energy independence is vital to our survival. 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 …