Will U. S. Schools Choose OJ and GJ Over Sodas?

Schools all over the country are debating the value of junk foods and junk drinks in school systems, and some are yanking them out. Florida Department of Citrus Spokesman Andrew Meadows discusses this issue in this report, and how Florida citrus may have a real opportunity if the retailers who control the vending choose to supply citrus juices instead. Report …

FDOC Grapefruit Promo Offers Marketers Excellent Positioning

Andrew Meadows, Public Affairs Manager of the FL Department of Citrus talks more about the “Best Life Diet” book soon to be published by Oprah’s personal trainer, and how a cross-promotion with the Citrus Department will give Florida grapefruit marketers excellent opportunities to tie into the hype that is expected to make the book very popular. Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored …

South Korea Rejects U.S. Beef Shipment

A recent rejection of a U.S. beef shipment to South Korea is considered a major setback. Report  (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Voluntary Animal ID Program Helps Marketability

USDA continues to stress the fact that the National Animal Identification program will be voluntary, and that program is already showing benefits to many cattle producers.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Going Back to Bagged, Packaged Leaf Vegetables

Today Everett Griner checks out just what those farmers suffered due to one case of e-coli. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Posted Price for Peanuts Rises

Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut posted price numbers which show an increase. Report (:20 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Nomination Made for UnderSecretary

Tyron also has information about the recent nomination replacing J.B. Penn as UnderSecretary.  Report (:25 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

FB and Dodge Offer Scholarships

The American Farm Bureau Federation is again partnering with Dodge Trucks by offering scholarships to support youth in pursuit of higher education. This is the eighth year of the scholarship program, which is a cooperative effort between AFBF, Dodge and the National FFA Organization. To apply, a student must be an FFA member and a member of a Farm Bureau …

Farm Safety Days

Over 350 farm safety training days have been held around the United States and Canada this year and even more are being planned for next year. Find out more about Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Days at www.progressiveag.org. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …