With the 2013 Florida Legislative Session officially in the books, we take a look at how some of the $74.5 billion in the 2014 state budget will be focused on agricultural issues. 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, …
Florida Agriculture Promotional Campaign to Increase Recruiting Efforts
Susan Nardizzi , director of marketing with the Florida Department of Agriculture says by joining the Florida Agriculture Promotional Campaign, both small and large producers can benefit from the “Fresh From Florida” programs conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Download Audio Click here for the complete interview by Susan Nardizzi and for a link to the …
Why Most Florida Grapefruit Goes International
Riverfront Groves President Dan Richey tells why the majority of Florida grapefruit has gone to international markets in recent years. Richey was interviewed following his participation in a panel discussion of “A Celebration of Florida Citrus Through the Years” at Florida Southern College in April. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll …
Citrus Commission, Forecast on Calendar
A meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission on Wednesday and the release of the latest USDA citrus crop forecast on Friday are highlights of this week’s Florida citrus industry calendar. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Florida Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session
The 60-day Florida Legislative Session wrapped up last Friday in Tallahassee as Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said it was a good session for cattlemen across the state. 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Ag in the Classroom
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, talks about how the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom program develops and trains teachers through workshops and materials, which they in turn use to educate students about the importance of agriculture. Florida Ag in the Classroom is funded by sales of the specialty agricultural license plate known as the …
Long Ditch
The keystone pipeline is a disaster for farmers. Everett Griner explains why. 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 …
Farm Bill Markup News and Argentina Peanut Crop Update
The farm bill is back in the news again as markups are being discussed. Tyron Spearman has the latest along with an update on the Argentina peanut crop. Farm Bill: Download Audio Argentina: 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 …
Florida Legislature Approves Citrus Research Funding
From Florida Citrus Mutual: LAKELAND, Fla. (May 3, 2013) – The state Legislature today agreed to fund $9.5 million in research related activities to combat a terrifying disease known as HLB, or citrus greening, that threatens to wipe out Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry and its 76,000 jobs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Creating Foods That Help Solve Health Concerns
Research is working to discover just how your body processes nutrients in order to test the efficacy of functional foods and develop foods that help solve some health concerns people face today. 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, …