University of Florida researchers, through their research of the invasive tomato thrips, also known as common blossom thrips, are encouraging South Florida vegetable growers worried about make certain they’re looking for the pest in the right places. The species native to South America attacks a variety of crops and is a major pest of tomatoes and cucumbers. Download Audio Sponsored …
Livestock Related Amendments in Farm Bill Discussion
From the dairy market stabilization program to country-of-origin labeling, various admendments of interest to livestock producers were a part of the House Ag Committee’s farm bill discussions yesterday, as various amendments needed to be voted on before passing the bill itself. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Transportation Bill Details & Peanut Consumption Still a Positive Factor
While the farm bill has been center stage in our nation’s capitol, there’s other news from there this past week that many in agriculture were interested in as Tyron Spearman looks at some of the details pertaining to the transportation bill along with also commenting on how peanut consumption numbers are still a positive factor for growers. Transportation: Download Audio …
Mega-trends in Global Food Security
While efforts to improve food security around the world may be old news, the challenges it poses is ever evolving. 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 …
Citrus Industry eNews: Why Fresh Sales Are Down; July Forecast
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Garavaglia Discusses Fruit Sales, Post-Disaster Japan Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on the House Agriculture Committee’s Approval of the Food Farm and Jobs Bill
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement regarding the House Agriculture Committee’s approval of the Food Farm and Jobs Bill: 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 …
House Ag Committee Approves Farm Bill
The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, also known as the 2012 Farm Bill, has been approved by the House Agriculture Committee and now moves on to the full House. 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, …
Downsizing
This is a problem that consumers have to deal with at the grocery store, but, Everett Griner tells us why the producers are not able to downsize. 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 …
Beef Checkoff Reaching Consumers Through Beef Cookoff
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Evelyn Brown from Cullman, Alabama, wants producers to know they reach many consumers through their beef cookoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
House Farm Bill Draft Removes “Fresh” from School Program
Like the Senate version, the draft of the House’s 2012 Farm includes strong provisions and funding for specialty crops. However, there are also some variations from the Senate version, such as language that would open the School’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program up to frozen and canned products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …