As soon as 2015, the majority of citrus and other farm workers may not come from Mexico as they do now, says Frank Gasperini, vice president of the National Council of Agricultural Employers. Gasperini, in Florida recently to participate in a labor compliance seminar, also ponders where ag workers will come from in the future and what language they’ll speak. …
This IS a Nutty Issue
This is a strong complaint among consumers. Everett Griner looks into pecan and peanut prices and possibly why they are escalating at such a rapid pace. 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 …
Corn Growers Disappointed Joint Committee Has Failed to Act
WASHINGTON (November 21, 2011) — National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction’s failure to produce a deficit reduction plan: 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, …
No Action will Affect New Farm Bill & Renewable Energy Grants
The news coming out of Washington is not good in efforts by the Super Committee to come to an agreement concerning the federal deficit, as Tyron Spearman has information on how this will affect the writing of a new farm bill along with an update concerning energy grants from USDA. Farm Bill: Download Audio Grants: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Website Helps Dairy Producers Purchase Cottonseed
There is a website designed specifically for dairy producers looking to buy cottonseed as Tom Wedegaertner with Cotton Incorporated said through the Cottonseed Marketplace you can connect with sellers of whole cottonseed and request a quote. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
FL Commisioner’s Spotlight on Holiday Food Safety with Chef Justin
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight we are featuring Chef Justin Timineri, the Fresh From Florida Culinary Ambassador, who talks about food safety during the holidays. More information about food safety is available online at From Farm to Table. Download Audio To view an extensive library of printable Fresh From Florida recipes, visit Chef Justin’s web site at TheFloridaChef.com. Plus …
Super Committee Report Expected
Both Democrats and Republicans involved with the Super Committee worked this past weekend preparing to meet their deadline to trim the federal deficit, as Tyron Spearman reports many in agriculture are waiting to hear this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Selling Florida Citrus Products Through ‘Shopper Marketing’
Shopper marketing is the relatively new technique the Florida Department of Citrus will employ this year in an effort to move more Florida citrus products through grocery stores. Director of Shopper Marketing Jamie Toler has the details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! …
2012 Sunbelt
The 34th annual farm show is in the books and Everett Griner tells us how it went. 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
10 Tips to Safely Prepare Food this Holiday Season
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released 10 reminders for Floridians to keep in mind as they prepare meals for friends and family this holiday season. Each year, roughly one in six Americans, or 48 million people are affected by foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fortunately, there are …