Actions and comments at Wednesday’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting gave a strong indication that the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) may soon stop advertising orange juice on television. FDOC Executive Director Doug Ackerman responds to questions about the agency’s direction. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
No Extension for Animal Food Rule Comment Period
American Feed Industry Association Senior Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Richard Sellers says AFIA is disappointed FDA didn’t grant the industry more time to review the proposed FSMA Animal Food Rule. Sellers says FDA had more than two-years to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Setting the Record Straight on Food Inspection Vacancies
USDA has refuted an New York Times article claiming that job vacancies in the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) are leading to more food recalls. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Georgia Department of Agriculture Pleased with Budget
Ag Commissioner Gary Black explains how Georgia’s 2014 Legislative Session brought good news for the Department of Agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
Promoting Peanuts at Various Events
One event took place earlier this week, with another coming up this weekend designed to promote peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
New Wine
Everett Griner tells us how the scuppernong grape is finding acceptance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Georgia Peanut Commission Pleased with Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Earlier this week, the Georgia Peanut Commission held their annual Peanut butter and Jelly Day at the state capitol. Director of Communications Joy Crosby says the event not only allowed them the opportunity to promote peanuts to state lawmakers, but they were also able to make a big difference in the community. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Farm Bill Education Meetings in Alabama Next Week
The National Cotton Council continues to hold educational meetings across the cotton belt to provide its members with a greater understanding of The Agricultural Act of 2014. And four of those meetings will take place next week in Alabama, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Along with the four meetings next week in Alabama, there are still two …
USDA Raises Beef Production Forecast
Beef production this year could be a little higher than expected, but cattle prices are much higher than expected. Gary Crawford has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Fresh From Florida” Presence at Seafood Expo North America Generates $25 Million in Estimated Sales
Tallahassee, FL – With support from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, nine Florida companies reported more than $25 million in sales of seafood products at the three-day Seafood Expo North America this week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …