There are still several issues up in the air as the Florida Legislature works on it’s sixth week of the 2010 session. And Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, says it is imperative that they continue to keep a close eye on all of the action at the state capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
New Virus Found in FL Tomatoes
For the first time in Florida, groundnut ringspot virus has been detected in tomatoes from samples sent in this winter. For more information on this virus and management options, visit the IFAS pest alert website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
New Report Quantifies Where Contamination Often Occurs
A new report has found that an overwhelming majority of produce-related food borne outbreaks were linked to mishandling after leaving the farm or processor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay …
Preparation Could be Affecting Egg-onomics
Egg consumption on a per capita is expected to drop to 247 for 2010 and extension food expert, Karen Blakeslee, says that the decrease could be related to the fact that many consumers don’t prepare their eggs properly. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …
GCA Honors Hall of Fame Inductees
Pictured to the left is Dr. Frank Thomas, Foundation Director for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association about to unveil a new plaque at the Georgia National Fairgrounds during last week’s GCA Convention & Trade Show in Perry. Dr. Thomas said this was done to honor those who have been inducted into their hall of fame over the years. Download Audio Sponsored …
FCA Continues to Track Legislature
Executive Vice President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Jim Handley, says they are not only concerned about budget cuts to IFAS, but also the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Market Loan and Peanut Seed Prices
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers concerning not only peanut market loans, but also seed price information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
AVMA Questions Dropping Animal ID Program
The American Veterinary Medical Association is concerned about USDA’s decision to scrap the national animal identification system, as it could could seriously hinder U.S. veterinarians’ ability to track diseased animals and prevent the spread of those diseases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
New Citrus Fungal Disease Suspected In Florida
State agriculture officials suspect the serious citrus fungal disease citrus black spot has been found in a Collier County citrus grove. They are awaiting confirmation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the story. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …
FL Commisioner’s Spotlight on the Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida
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 ContentCattle Producers …