Castle Discusses Citrus Rootstocks, Industry’s Future

University of Florida Professor Emeritus Bill Castle, featured on the cover of the April Citrus Industry magazine, tells about his continuing work on rootstocks and shares his thoughts about the industry’s future. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentVerdant …

Home Grown

Today, Everett Griner talks about an age old question. Does home grown really taste better? 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 …

Beef Checkoff Reaching Out to New Target with New Ad Campaign

A new “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner.” campaign is debuting this month, labeled the “Above All Else” campaign. 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 …

Specialty Crops the Focus of Congressional Hearing

A House Agriculture Subcommittee met to examine specialty crop priorities for the 2013 Farm Bill earlier this week. Where growers from the specialty crop community, including Georgia vegetable farmer Bill Brim, spoke on the effectiveness of current programs and the need for immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

Safety of Antimicrobial Use in Poultry Production Reaffirmed

From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2013 – Food-grade antimicrobials are approved for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and classified as “Generally Recognized As Safe” by the FDA at the recommended use levels as a very safe and effective way to kill or inhibit the growth of any potential foodborne pathogens, like Salmonella, on …

Florida Agriculture-500 Years in the Making: Florida’s Historic Naval Stores Industry

As part of a series of features called “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the unique history of Florida’s forestry industry. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Citrus Industry eNews: More Land Values; HLB Trees; ACPS Tour

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Numeric Nutrient Plan Backed in Florida Senate

From The News Service of Florida: After years of litigation with the federal government, the Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to move forward with new water-quality standards. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

Peppered Up

The most ignored food on the menu. Everett Griner gives us some surprising facts about pepper. 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 …

Sugar Beet Pulp Turned Into Biodegradable Food Packaging

Sugar beets are converted to table sugar, but research may soon convert the beet waste product into biodegradable plastic. 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 …