Two Mediterranean fruit flies have been confirmed in Broward County, fortunately outside commercial citrus producing areas. Denise Feiber, spokesperson for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry, in this interview with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff tells about the finds and the steps being taken to protect agriculture. She also discusses the winding up or completion …
Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on Proposed FY 2012 Budget
WASHINGTON, February 14, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2012 budget: “President Obama and I share a vision for building an economy that works for all Americans; one that makes, creates, innovates and expands the middle class. “Since coming to office, we have taken important steps to avoid the potential economic …
Citrus Department Targets Young Women For Grapefruit Sales
Young women aged 25 to 44 are the target audience for the Florida Department of Citrus’ grapefruit campaign. Department Public Relations Director Karen Mathis in these reports tells how the young women are being reached online, in fitness centers and at malls. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. …
Ag in Review for the Week of February 7, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . 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 …
Mediterranean Fruit Flies Found In Pompano Beach
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has positively identified the presence of two Mediterranean fruit flies, Ceratitis capitata, collected during routine fruit fly monitoring. The origin of these flies, which were collected in Pompano Beach residential area of Broward County, has not been determined. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
FL Congressman Looking to Take Ag Message to DC
Kevin Kelley, Legislative Assistant for Congressman Steve Southerland, says the representative is looking forward to being an advocate of Florida’s Agricultural industry in Washington. 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 …
Comments being Accepted for New Everglades Initiative
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with private landowners, conservation groups and federal, tribal, state and local agencies to develop a new national wildlife refuge and conservation area to preserve the community’s ranching heritage and conserve the headwaters and fish and wildlife of the Everglades. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant …
Citrus Agent Discusses Pending Brazil Tour And Previous Trips
Multi-county citrus Extension agent Steve Futch in these reports offers details about a Brazilian citrus tour he’ll lead in June, and recalls the previous seven tours he’s accompanied since 2002. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Living Mottos
State Symbols honor rural life. Everett Griner tells us how. 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 BoardMay …
Sugar Cane Numbers Decreased Due to Freeze
Throughout our many freezes this season much of the attention has been given to the citrus crop, but according to USDA’s latest projections, it is the sugar cane crop that has been most affected. 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 …