Budget concerns remain at the center of most discussions in Washington, but according to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA has responded to those concerns proactively. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …
No Need to be Fearful of Honeybees
David Westervelt, assistant chief of apiary with the Florida Department of Agriculture says that there is really no need to be fearful of honeybees this spring. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …
USDA: 6 Florida Counties Designated Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas in three separate designations due to various disasters. Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …
New Fresh from Florida Commercials
The Fresh from Florida campaign is certainly not new for our state but Susan Nardizzi, director of marketing for the division of marketing and development at the Florida Department of Agriculture says their newest efforts hope to raise the awareness of locally grown Fresh from Florida products while focusing on convenient and nutritious recipes though 30 and 60 second videos. …
Beef Checkoff Helps to Clear Up Mistruths
As we get back to our weekly series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, there are times when mistruths about the beef industry are relayed to consumers but Eric Smith of Reform, Alabama said that’s one reason why the checkoff is important. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to …
The Origins of Florida’s Citrus Industry
As part of a series of features called “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam briefly tells the history of Florida’s citrus industry. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free …
Waiting on Soil Temps to Warm Up
While the recent March planting intentions report showed us what farmers look to plant this year, most are still waiting for that day to arrive as soil temperatures have some warming up to do. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
New Bans in Effect
Russia has halted U.S. beef imports. Everett Griner discusses this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …
Citrus Institute Focus is HLB
A few hundred citrus growers greatly concerned about HLB heard primarily about that disease and efforts to manage it at Tuesday’s Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute in Avon Park. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Cattlemen’s Beef Board Statement
Here is a statement by Weldon Wynn, Cattlemen’s Beef Board Chairman & Cattle Producer from Star City, Arkansas concerning the Office of Inspector General Audit: “We are gratified that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit of the Beef Checkoff Program for the years 2008-2010 identified no audit issues and reported Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …