With the deficit reduction Super Committee being unsuccessful in their efforts, many producers are now wondering what the fallout for the Ag Sector will be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …
House and Senate Ag Committees Reach Agreement
It was announced yesterday that the Supercommittee failed to reach an agreement to cut the budget, but then leaders of both the House and Senate Ag Committees did reach an agreement to shave dollars as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …
Citrus Growers And Researchers Expect A Lot From Rootstocks
At a recent Citrus Research Field Day originating in Lake Alfred, University of Florida scientist Jude Grosser told growers about the many attributes he and other researchers are seeking in new rootstocks. Suitability for use in new Advanced Citrus Production Systems and the ability to survive and produce fruit in the face of HLB and other diseases are among the …
Holidays Are Big For Fresh Florida Citrus – Official Tells How Big
A large amount of fresh Florida citrus is shipped from around Thanksgiving through Christmas each season. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell tells how big this season is for the fresh industry, why so much fruit is shipped, and which varieties are most popular during the holiday stretch. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! …
Citrus Workers May Not Come From Mexico Soon, NCAE VP says
As soon as 2015, the majority of citrus and other farm workers may not come from Mexico as they do now, says Frank Gasperini, vice president of the National Council of Agricultural Employers. Gasperini, in Florida recently to participate in a labor compliance seminar, also ponders where ag workers will come from in the future and what language they’ll speak. …
FL Commisioner’s Spotlight on Holiday Food Safety with Chef Justin
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight we are featuring Chef Justin Timineri, the Fresh From Florida Culinary Ambassador, who talks about food safety during the holidays. More information about food safety is available online at From Farm to Table. Download Audio To view an extensive library of printable Fresh From Florida recipes, visit Chef Justin’s web site at TheFloridaChef.com. Plus …
Super Committee Report Expected
Both Democrats and Republicans involved with the Super Committee worked this past weekend preparing to meet their deadline to trim the federal deficit, as Tyron Spearman reports many in agriculture are waiting to hear this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …
Selling Florida Citrus Products Through ‘Shopper Marketing’
Shopper marketing is the relatively new technique the Florida Department of Citrus will employ this year in an effort to move more Florida citrus products through grocery stores. Director of Shopper Marketing Jamie Toler has the details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! …
Proclamation signed by the President today regarding National Farm-City Week, 2011
NATIONAL FARM-CITY WEEK, 2011 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION With tenacity, resilience, and humility, our farmers and ranchers have helped drive our Nation’s growth for generations. Season after season, their careful stewardship and dedication brings an abundance of wholesome food, plentiful fiber, a stronger economy, and new …
Metal Thefts
Everett Griner talks on new laws are introduced laws that will tighten metal theft. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …