Eighteen Fresh from Florida Companies and two agriculture associations joined Ag Commission Adam Putnam for the Produce Marketing Association’s annual Fresh Summit. Download Audio
Sweet Strawberries
Strawberries remain the favorite fruit of U.S. households. Download Audio
“Florida Agriculture: By the Numbers” Shows Increases from 2012
The report, “Florida Agriculture: By the Numbers,” has been released by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services showing increases in 2012 production for several commodities. Download Audio
Water Problems
Everett Griner explains how conservation is a current challenge for everyone. Download Audio
Junk Foods
Everett Griner explores one question. Junk food or snack food. Is it the same thing or not? Download Audio
Grape Consumption Aiding Bone Health
A new study has found that grape consumption may help protect bone health. Download Audio
Farm Bill Conference Could Start Next Week
The leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees have made plans for the farm bill conference. Download Audio
Florida in the Spotlight at Sunbelt Ag Expo
Danny Raulerson, bureau chief of the state farmers markets for the Florida Department of Agriculture says visitors have one last chance to visit Florida’s Spotlight State display featuring their Viva 500 exhibit at the 2013 Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio
Changing Trends
“Locally grown” takes on a whole new meaning. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Court Rejects Award in Citrus Canker Case
News Service of Florida – Tallahassee – An appeals court Wednesday said the state is liable for compensating Palm Beach County residents for destroying their citrus trees — but ordered a new trial on the amount that should be paid.