BQA Putting Good Food on America’s Table

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs we are talking with Matt Hersom, one of the BQA coordinators in Florida, who wants cattle producers to know it’s simple to become BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Funding Available for Wetland Protection and Habitat Improvement

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Gainesville, FL. — USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez today announced a funding opportunity for wetland protection, restoration and enhancement activities on eligible lands in Florida. Funding comes through the agency’s Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP), with up to $17 million available nationwide. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

Breeding Programs Producing New Peanut Varieties

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Peanut breeding programs continue to produce new varieties for growers as today Tyron Spearman looks at some of those and how well they’ve done in test trials. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Agricultural Issues Addressed in the State of the Union

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says many issues relating closely to agriculture were touched on last night during President Obama’s State of the Union Address. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Food Labels Coming Soon

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The beef and pork industries are working to provide new nutrition facts labels which are due March 1st. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Truth and Consequences: The University System Funding Debate

Gary Cooper General

As Florida Lawmakers and University leaders debate funding allocations and the structure for upper education, University of Florida Vice President and head of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), Jack Payne reminds us of an important history lesson about the critical role of the land grant university system. He has a strong message of truth and the consequences …

In Citrus This Week: Education, OJ Futures, The Cost of HLB

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Education, orange juice futures and the cost of HLB were all top-of-mind for many Florida citrus growers this week. On the education front, many citrus growers are attending the Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce. Early in the week, financial news services reported that orange juice futures hit record highs. And the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural …

Citrus Canker-Detecting Dogs Have Had Success In USDA Research

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the first two reports, U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist Tim Gottwald discusses the good success dogs have had in detecting citrus canker in Florida, and the importance of canker and greening detection. Download Audio Download Audio In the other reports, J&K Canine Academy founder Pepe Peruyero, whose dogs have been used in the research, discusses the training, his hopes …