As work continues to hash out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill, Tyron Spearman reports one debate centers over the commodity title. 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 …
H-2A and Citrus Harvesting Update
There was concern in October that the federal government shutdown might create a shortage of temporary foreign guest workers needed for Florida’s citrus harvest. Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton provides an update on the H-2A situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …
Next Florida House Speaker Wants Statewide Water Planning
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 2, 2013 As the Senate pursues an ambitious $220 million plan to redirect water and reduce pollutants in South Florida, the next House speaker wants lawmakers to consider a broader approach to the vast water problems confronting the entire state. Rep. Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, wants lawmakers to factor in …
Getting Stung
Beekeepers are not only losing bees to CCD, they are losing bees and hives to thieves. Everett Griner lets us know about this. 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 …
Citrus Crop Progress and Condition Report
Citrus harvesting, rainfall and grove activities are updated. 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 8, 2025
Fresh Citrus Shipments Tumble
Fresh citrus shipments from Florida are down 33 percent compared to this same time last year, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell reports. Chadwell tells how various varieties have fared, and suggests possible reasons for the drop in shipments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Latest Meat MythCrusher Video
In an effort to dispel some of the most common myths surrounding the meat and poultry industry, The American Meat Science Association and the American Meat Institute recently released the latest installment of the Meat MythCrusher video series. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …
Cotton and Peanut Farmers Say a Farm Bill Extension is Unacceptable
The National Cotton Council, Southern Peanut Farmers Federation and USA Rice Federation have reiterated their opposition to extending current farm law. 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 …
Congress Joins Industry in Asking for Second Draft of Food Safety Rules
Congress has joined industry calls for the Food and Drug Administration to issue a second draft and comment period for proposed food safety rules under the Food Safety and Modernization Act. 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 …
Response in Florida Tomato Case Delayed for the Second Time
The U.S. Justice Department says the government shutdown this fall is partly to blame for a delay in a $40 million lawsuit that tomato growers filed against the government for losses in 2008. 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 …