Becoming BQA Certified is Worth the Effort

In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, Dr. Todd Thrift with the University of Florida IFAS talks about the many aspects of of being BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Statement by Commissioner Adam Putnam On U.S. District Court’s Ruling Regarding Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Florida’s Waters

Tallahassee, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement in response to the U.S. District Court’s ruling in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) motion to modify the consent decree regarding numeric nutrient criteria for Florida’s waters. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

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This is a national name of pride. Why? Everett Griner tells us. 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 Producers …

Turner Named Interim University of Florida/IFAS Dean of Agricultural and Life Sciences

From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Elaine Turner, senior associate dean of the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, has been appointed interim dean for the college, said Jack Payne, senior vice president of agriculture and natural resources. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Great Lineup of Speakers for Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting

Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton gives a preview of some of the speakers on the agenda for the Commission’s7th Annual Meeting, Wednesday, January 22, 2014. 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 …

Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference

The 2014 Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference will take place this coming weekend as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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, …

Still Time to Signup for USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service reminds producers that the Conservation Stewardship Program is currently open for new enrollments. Florida NRCS District Conservationist Chris Menhennet gives the details on how to apply. 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 …

NRCS Offering Assistance to Forest Landowners Seeking CAP Plans

Tim Albritton, Alabama state forester with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, says forest landowners have an opportunity to receive assistance with their conservation activity plans. 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 …

Florida Agriculture Youth Coloring Contest

Tallahassee, Florida – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages students in kindergarten through fifth grade to participate in the annual Florida Agriculture Youth Coloring Competition, 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 …

UF/IFAS Researcher Gets Grant to Further Citrus Greening Research

A University of Florida researcher who helped develop a mathematical model to show how citrus greening spreads within infected trees has received a $300,000 grant from the Esther B. O’Keeffe Foundation to expand the model. Ariena van Bruggen, a UF plant pathology professor, received the award so she can study the best strategies to combat citrus greening from tree to …