Agriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan in Orlando to Highlight MyPlate Anniversary and Obama Administration Efforts to Spur Healthy Food Access USDA, Partners Educate Shoppers at Orlando Caribbean Grocery on Healthy Food Choices ORLANDO, Fla., June 15, 2012 — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today joined local officials, parents, children and partners to celebrate the first anniversary of the MyPlate food icon …
Putnam Offers Reasons for Fla. Citrus Growers to Feel Good
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam gave growers attending last week’s Florida Citrus Industry Conference in Bonita Springs some reasons to feel good. He summarizes his remarks and Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Empty Seats
Everett Griner tells us about an invention that will probably cost farm workers jobs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …
Florida Citrus Commission Meeting Opens Mutual Conference
The monthly meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission kicked off three days of activities at the Florida Citrus Industry Conference in Bonita Springs. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Soil Testing
Everett Griner tells us why soil testing leads to successful growing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Gov. Scott Offers to Help Florida’s Citrus Industry
Gov. Rick Scott told citrus growers attending the Florida Citrus Industry Conference in Bonita Springs Wednesday that he’ll help them work to obtain money for research. “I know the research is very important,” he said. Scott also urged growers to Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Exec. Director Describes Group Seeking New Citrus Varieties
The New Varieties Development and Management Corporation (NVDMC), formed in 2005, is known primarily for supporting efforts to find new citrus varieties for the Florida industry. Peter Chaires, NVDMC executive director, explains Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Another New Crop
Everett Griner tells us of a crop being planted and grown by producers in the southeast, believe it or not. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
USDA Citrus Crop Forecast for June has Slight Changes
The June Citrus Crop forecast released this morning by USDA had slight changes in the Florida Valencia and FCOJ yield. Download Audio To view the official release form CLICK HERE. The final forecast by the USDA for this seasons citrus crop will be Wednesday July 11th at approximately 8:30 a.m. and will be able to be heard “live” here on …
Diaprepes Still a Threat to Citrus; How CRDF May Help
Before HLB was discovered in Florida, many said the Diaprepes root weevil was the worst thing a citrus grower could deal with. Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning says Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …