This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about a $250,000 grant from The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida (philanthropic affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida) that will help Florida’s food banks feed Florida families in need. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on Blue Foundation Grant. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship …
Healthy Citrus Trees Likely Tolerate HLB Best
University of Florida scientist Tim Spann and others are conducting research into the correlation between general tree health and HLB. In this report, Spann tells how scientists hope to use existing research findings as building blocks in learning more about tree health and HLB. Download Audio Here, Spann says he believes research will show that healthy trees with good nutrition …
Organics Certification
There are some new laws enforcing the rules. Everett Griner tells us about them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …
Citrus Economists To Discuss Future Of The OJ Industry
Citrus economists, mostly from Florida and Brazil, will meet in Lake Alfred this week to discuss the future of the global orange juice industry. They’ll make a public presentation at 9 a.m. Thursday in the Citrus Research and Education Center. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …
More Research Supports Citrus’ Health Claims
A new study from the State University of New York at Buffalo suggests that orange juice may counteract some of the bad effects of a high-fat, fast-food meal. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 2nd put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
Bishop Addresses Key Issues at GCA Convention Banquet
Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop attended the Georgia Cattleman’s Convention and spoke on some pressing issues currently facing agriculture. Listen to the interview here: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
GAC Pleased with Continued Food Safety Efforts in the GA Legislature
For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the Sanitary Activity for Food-Processing Enterprises or SAFE Act will further strengthen the food safety legislation that was passed last session setting parameters for food processing companies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …
FFB Hoping to Encourage Further Improvements on Springs Bill
Florida Farm Bureau Federation President, John Hoblick, says they have been keeping a close eye on legislative issues this session and one that they are hoping to make improvements to is the Springs Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
AL Family Farm Preservation Act Awaiting Governor’s Signature
The Family Farm Preservation Act has passed in the Alabama House of Representatives. And Paul Pinyan, executive director of the Alabama Farmers Federation, says the long-awaited legislation will prevent law-abiding farms from being declared a public nuisance and is needed because of increasing challenges to the right to farm by people who don’t understand production agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong …