On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about citrus greening and the importance of investing in the research needed to defeat this serious threat to Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry. For more information about citrus greening, click on Citrus Health Response Program. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. …
By the Signs
Farmers used to use Zodiac signs to plant. Times have changed. Everett Griner explains. 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 …
All Eyes on Budget as Florida’s Legislative Session Hits Halfway Mark
Now that we are at the halfway mark of Florida’s 2013 legislative session, we take a quick look at the budget situation. 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, …
Grower: Captain Citrus Visit “a Fantastic Experience”
Citrus grower Mark Manuel reports on his recent participation in the Florida Department of Citrus’s Captain Citrus school program. 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 ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NCBA President Talks with Georgia Cattlemen
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Scott George from Cody, Wyoming was the guest speaker at this morning’s annual meeting of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. It is just one of the many events taking place today during the Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention, Beef Expo and Trade Show here in Perry. I caught up with George who told me he’s really enjoying talking …
Citrus Growers Learn about BMPs
Florida citrus growers are being introduced to a new statewide best management practices (BMP) manual. Extension agent Chris Oswalt recently held an OJ break on the topic; he discusses the BMPs and their benefit to growers. 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 …
Water and Land Amendment Backers Await Legal Review
From NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA (Tallahassee) – The coalition seeking to put funding for Florida Everglades’ preservation and other state water projects into the state Constitution have 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 …
Greens, Greens
Where greens come from makes a difference. Everett Griner has his views. 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 …
Improvements to Food Safety
Dr. Richard Raymond, a former USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety says there is good news to report regarding food safety. 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 …
Florida Drought Remains Stubbornly Persistent
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the Florida Peninsula continues to miss out on the moisture that’s been plentiful over most of the Southeast. 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 …