The Florida Citrus Commission committee searching for a new Florida Department of Citrus executive director agreed Wednesday the pay would be between $190,000 and $250,000 a year. The committee initiated steps to find an agency to conduct a nationwide search for the new executive director. Get more details in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Frustration with FTA Delay Growing in Other Countries
The frustration over the delay of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea is extending across our borders. 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, …
USDA to Hold Meetings Regarding Discrimination
Native Americans who experienced discrimination from the USDA while trying to get a farm loan are encouraged to attend meetings at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Lakeland, Florida on September 12-15, 2011. 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 …
Florida Producer on Success of the Beef Checkoff
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Ashby Green from High Springs, Florida said the value of that dollar per head sold has really dropped since the checkoff started, and thus it’s important for producers to continue supporting it. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. …
Everglades Drilling Not on the Table
According to Gov. Rick Scott expanded drilling for oil and natural gas in the Everglades is not on the table. 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, …
Food Allergies by the Numbers
According to a recent study more U.S. children under the age of 18 have a food allergy than previously estimated. 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, …
Salazar Unveils Proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge & Conservation Area
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — As part of President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors Initiative, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today formally proposed the establishment of a new national wildlife refuge and conservation area in the Kissimmee River Valley, south of Orlando, Fla., to preserve one of the last remaining grassland and longleaf pine savanna landscapes in eastern North America. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
2011 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day Underway
The 2011 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day is underway as the annual event started at the University of Georgia’s Gibbs Farm and then will move over to UGA’s Lang and Rigdon Farms. A good crowd is on hand enjoying not only the information being provided, but also the cooler weather after the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee passed …
Director of Marketing Discusses AgraQuest’s Products For Citrus
AgraQuest Director of Marketing Sarah Reiter was at Citrus Expo in mid-August. She discusses AgraQuest products in this report. 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 …
UF-IFAS Plans Citrus Economics And Mechanical Harvesting Events
The University of Florida-IFAS is sponsoring an International Citrus Economics Conference Oct. 26-27 and an International Symposium on Mechanical Harvesting and Handling Systems of Fruits and Nuts April 2-4, 2012. More details are in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …