More than 150, many from other countries, attended this week’s International Symposium on Mechanical Harvesting and Handling Systems of Fruits and Nuts in Lake Alfred. Florida citrus harvester Carson Futch in the first report says he learned about a device used in another industry in another country that might be used in Florida citrus. Download Audio In the other reports, …
Family Farm Threat
Everett Griner explains how EPA proposals are threatening family 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 Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
The Need to Debunk the Myth of Costly Fresh Produce
USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says numerous studies conducted by the Agriculture Research Service prove that eating fresh produce is not cost prohibitive for consumers. 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 …
Possible Cold Wave Causing Concern
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says some computer models are predicting a cold air mass to arrive to the southeast by Wednesday. 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 …
Citrus Industry eNews: Black Spot Advice; Lawsuits; Windbreaks
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EGG-celent Food Safety Tips
It is time to get hopping on those preparations for your Easter celebration and USDA Food Safety Expert Diane Van has some pointers to help ensure that the tradition of hiding eggs is a fun and safe activity. Preparation: Download Audio Coloring: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Oil Dependence
Everett Griner talks directly to the politicians. “Don’t tell me what…tell me how!” 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 …
Vilsack Defends Office and Facility Closings
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently defended the closing of several USDA research facilities and hundreds of county offices across the country. 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 …
Georgia Producer Learns More about Beef Checkoff
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Gerald Long from Bainbridge, Georgia took part in a recent orientation event for those who are new in serving on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and said it was great experience. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Applications Being Accepted for NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting applications for the Working Lands for Wildlife initiative and USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment Harris Sherman says Alabama and Florida will be focusing on the gopher tortoise. Download Audio The batching deadline for the Working Lands for Wildlife initiative is April 30, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …