Farm Bill on Senate Floor Calendar for June

When Senators return from their Memorial Day break, one of things on their June Calendar will be addressing the Farm Bill. 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 …

FL NRCS Pleased with Establishment of Wildlife Corridor

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has entered into a partnership with several other to protect one of Florida’s most imperiled species by acquiring land, restoring wetlands and establishing a wildlife conservation corridor. USDA NRCS Chief Dave White admits that the process was a complicated one, but says they are extremely happy with the results. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Modernizing Consumer Assistance

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about consumer assistance features, including “Live Chat” and a mobile website, that are now available on the Division of Consumer Services’ website. Visit 800HelpFLA.com to learn more. 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, …

Eat More Veggies

Americans are eating more vegetables. Everett Griner explains. 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 QuestionsJune 5, 2026

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending May 25th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: 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 …

Safe Grilling and Marinating

Tina Hanes with the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline gives summer chefs a few quick tips to ensure that their cookout is as safe as it is delicious. Grilling Download Audio Marinating 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, …

Comments Open for USDA’s New Microloan Program

USDA under Secretary Michael Scuse says they are requesting comments on a proposed rule regarding new microloans for small and beginning farmers. 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 …

Don’t Fry Day

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has declared this Friday before Memorial day as “Don’t Fry Day.” 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 …

Bio-Tech Disputes

Everett Griner tells us how our increased food production is geared to bio-technology. 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 …

USDA Provides Funding for Florida Pest & Disease Management

USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators in Florida for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $6.7 million, provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill, for projects that prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten Florida’s agriculture …