TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced the imposition of import restrictions on horses coming into Florida from Texas following the discovery of hundreds of Texas horses positive for Theileria equi, one of two organisms responsible for causing Equine Piroplasmosis (EP). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Pumpkin Production
There is one solution to our economic problems that no one has discovered. Everett Griner tells us what pumpkins have to do with it. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
On Flu Vaccine List, Swine Workers Should Be ‘At Least Equal’ With Santa
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 18, 2009 – While acknowledging that, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,” the National Pork Producers Council is asking that pork industry workers be given at least equal billing with shopping mall St. Nicks on any priority list of those who should receive the vaccine for the novel H1N1 flu. Several groups representing hundreds of Kris …
Citrus Foundation Tackles Greening & Organizational Duties
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation discusses citrus greening research issues and takes more organizational steps to prepare itself to eventually administer all grower-funded citrus research. In the first segment, Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on the foundation’s continuing discussions about tree therapies that seem to keep greening-infected trees alive and productive. His second report focuses on the relatively new …
Pork Exports Up – Beef Down
According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, when it comes to the latest export numbers, and there is good news for the U.S. pork industry but not so good for beef. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
New Program Puts Spotlight on Miami-Dade Growing Region
The Miami-Dade growing area has a new program to call attention to their winter produce and Katie Edwards of the Miami-Dade County Farm Bureau says the Redland Raised logo will give Florida consumers a better idea of where their food comes from. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
New Peanut Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed four members and four alternate members to serve on the National Peanut Board, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
More Reasons Cited For Yes Vote In Citrus Referendum
Florida citrus growers should have received ballots this week to vote on a new citrus research order. In the first report, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks summarizes his reasons for growers to vote “yes”. In the second report, growers George Austin and Wayne Simmons tell why they support the new order. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper …
AL Department of Ag Completes Vehicle Conversion Process
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks gave an update this week on a pilot program aimed at cutting transportation costs and preserving the environment through the use of propane. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …