A grower’s representative says the use of nutritionals led to more and larger grapefruit than the statewide average, and suggests that the Citrus Research and Development Foundation consider more nutritional research funding. Carl Fetzer with Barnes Citrus describes his company’s excellent results using the program devised by grower Maury Boyd, and tells what he considers the key ingredient to be. …
Trying to Prevent EPA from Releasing Personal Info
Ashley McDonald, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s deputy environmental counsel, talks about an amendment to the 2013 Farm Bill that would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from releasing personal information on cattlemen and women. Download Audio 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Summer BreakSpot
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Summer BreakSpot program, which provides free, nutritious meals to children in need over the summer. To find a local Summer BreakSpot site, call the United Way’s national referral hotline at 2-1-1, visit SummerFoodFlorida.org on the web, or text FoodFL to 877-877. Download Audio You can follow …
Senate Expected to Take Up Farm Bill This Week
Congress returns back to work this week and one thing Tyron Spearman says is slated to happen is Senate action on the Farm Bill. Download Audio 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 …
Sweet French Fries
Everett Griner tells us about the growth sweet potatoes are experiencing, and why. Download Audio 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
Ag in Review for the Week of May 27, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
Food Safety Reminders for Severe Weather Season
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to remind residents about the steps they can take to minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses as a result of long-term power outages and compromised food storage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
New Study Reveals Floridians Views on Immigration
According to a new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences survey, in general Floridians have negative feelings about undocumented immigrants, but an overwhelming majority favor policy that would allow such immigrants a path to U.S. citizenship. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Poultry Industry Expresses Concerns with Proposed Trade Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 31, 2013 – The U.S. poultry industry has been one of the strongest voices in U.S. agriculture for trade liberalization and international market opening. “In the case of the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement, however, the U.S. poultry industry is, very frankly, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
USDA Lowers Ag Export Forecast for Second Time
USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report on how U.S. agricultural export sales this fiscal year are not likely to meet previous expectations. Download Audio 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 …