USDA Proceeds With Office Consolidation Plan

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2012–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its decision on Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office consolidations proposed in January as part of USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service. In total, FSA will consolidate 125 of the 131 offices originally proposed for consolidation with other USDA service centers, consistent with provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill. Under …

4-H in Africa

Linda Jo Turner with the National 4-H Council explains how 4-H in several African nations is becoming a means of increasing food security. 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 …

FL Ag Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations

The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for 2013 inductees. 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 …

Funding and Efforts Towards Invasive Pest and Disease Control

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be funding the implementation of 321 projects in an effort to help farmers and ranchers protect their crops and livestock from invasive pests and diseases. 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 …

Florida Beef Month Kicks off Summer Grilling

May Beef Month in Florida officially wraps up this Thursday, but Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said while consumers are pulling out the grills, it’s a great time to present the beef message which they hope will last all summer long. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Specialty Crops Receive Support from House Members

A geographically diverse and bipartisan letter was delivered to the House Agriculture Committee leadership urging full and fair consideration to the research, pest management, and trade assistance programs that are vital to the specialty crop producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Syngenta Vegetable Seed Company Brands United as One Brand

Syngenta has announced that during the 2012 calendar year, ROGERS®, Synergene Seed® & Technology and Pybas® Vegetable Seed Company brand varieties are being transitioned to the Syngenta brand. Sean Knapp, Syngenta Vegetable Portfolio Head for North America says that the integration will give growers the same service with enhanced capabilities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

NCBA Continues on Estate Tax Reform

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has made estate tax reform one of their top priorities this year as their Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus, said it’s important for cattle producers to make sure their members of Congress know just how big of an issue this is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

Citrus Fairly Efficient With Irrigation, But Can Do Better

Citrus growers are fairly efficient water users, but all of agriculture is being pressured to use even less water, University of Florida horticulturist Lincoln Zotarelli told growers 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 …

Skills Required

Everett Griner tells us why skills are required to work the fields in today’s farming. 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 …