Just as the nation is set to head into the Memorial Day weekend and the kickoff the summer grilling season, nearly 1.8-million pounds of ground beef products are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
More PED Virus Cases Reported
More cases of the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus have been reported. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Authentic Blue Jeans
Although changing fashion styles and attitudes have altered the look of the blue jean over time, until recently, the blue jean had remained true blue to its cotton origins. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Joint Statement by North American Ag Leaders After Forum in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico, May 19, 2014—United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Enrique Martínez and Canada’s Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz issued the joint statement below following today’s agriculture forum in Mexico: “We, the agricultural leaders of North America, met today in Mexico City to reaffirm the benefits of fair and open trade for our economies and …
Doubling Up on Ground Beef Testing
The unofficial start to the summer grilling season is this coming weekend, as people will be pulling out their grills for the Memorial Day holiday. And with grilling season heating up, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is enhancing their food safety testing program for ground beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
FSIS Disagrees With AWI Report
The Animal Welfare Institute released a report claiming the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is failing to verify accuracy of labels claiming meat and poultry products are humanely raised and sustainably farmed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Waters of the U.S. Analysis Misses The Mark
The Environmental Protection Agency has completed an analysis of its proposed Waters of the U.S. rule that they say shows there would only be an additional 1,300 acres that would be regulated under the Clean Water Act. American Farm Bureau economist Veronica Nigh disputes that number. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Looking Ahead at Possible Peanut Prices
We would all love to have a crystal ball that could predict exactly how things will turn out, but since he doesn’t have one of those, Tyron Spearman looks at all of the factors that go into figuring what possible prices could be paid for this year’s peanut crop and what farmers might need to be looking at. Download Audio …
Cattle Numbers Continue to Decline
When USDA released its latest cattle on feed report there were no real surprises as the numbers continue to decline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Nutrislice App Providing School Lunch Info
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Nutrislice mobile app, which allows students, parents and teachers to find their school’s menu on smartphones and tablets. The interactive app also provides access to nutritional information, opportunities to give feedback on menu items, allergy alerts, Summer BreakSpot locations and more. To learn more, click on …