Recent Recalls Not a Motivating Factor in Food Safety Legislation

Eventhough the latest recall does not affect the produce industry directly, it has many wondering if this large recall could be the motivating factor the Senate needs in passing food safety legislation. However, American Farm Bureau Federation Food Safety Policy Specialist, Kelli Ludlum, doesn’t think so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

EPA Releases Draft Strategy for Clean Water

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a draft strategy entitled Coming Together for Clean Water: EPA’s Strategy for Achieving Clean Water. The public is invited to comment on the recently released strategy no later than September 17th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Expert Says Recent Recalls Does Not Mean Food is Less Safe

Cornell University veterinarian and food science professor, Dr. Martin Wiedmann, says the current outbreak of salmonella infections that has forced a major recall of eggs should not worry consumers about the U.S. food safety system. 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 …

APHIS Holds Southeast Traceability Meeting

At last Friday’s meeting in Atlanta to discuss new framework for animal disease traceability, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Dr. T.J. Myers and Dr. John Wiemers said getting input from producers on this topic is very important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

White Mold and Pests Found in Peanut Fields

White mold is being found in a few peanut fields across the Southeast, as Tyron Spearman reminds growers conditions have been right for development of this disease problem. 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 …

Dekalb Genuity VT Triple Pro Corn Delivering Strong Yields

Southeastern farmers are reporting impressive yield results with their Dekalb Genuity VT Triple Pro Corn as Jason Hoag, Dekalb marketing manager, says they are able to deliver the high yields and insect protection through additional modes of action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Work Being Done for Annual Citrus Forecast

The National Ag Statistics Service will release their first citrus numbers of the year on October 8, 2010 and Florida State Director, Jeff Geuder, says they are busy working on the official numbers as some work is already completed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

ARRA Dollars to Upgrade Bee Research Facility

The Agriculture Research Service’s Bee Research Laboratory, which is leading USDA’s efforts to find the cause of Colony Collapse Disorder, will soon have a new home. 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 …

What Consumers Should Know About Egg Recall

Dr. Martin Wiedmann, veterinarian and a professor of food science at Cornell University, says that investigators are working on determining the source and cause of the recent recall of eggs and of course producers continue to do what they can to prevent contamination. But consumers can play a significant role as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida Sweet Corn

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida sweet corn. Download Audio Click on Roasted Sweet Corn on the Cob to view a delicious recipe for Florida sweet corn on the FDACS Division of Marketing web site. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …