WASHINGTON, November 8, 2011 – In the time-honored tradition of standing with those who have served this nation in uniform, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a number of activities this week to recognize the soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen and coastguardsmen who so ably serve. Their selfless and courageous contributions over generations mean that Americans enjoy the freedom and …
Ag Labor Speaker to Citrus Growers: Be Involved on Immigration
Vice President of the National Council of Agricultural Employers Frank Gasperini, who participated in last week’s labor compliance seminar in Immokalee, discusses the council’s work on immigration and E-Verify issues in the first report. Download Audio In the second report, he suggests that individual citrus growers stay informed and let their state and federal representatives know where they stand on …
The Affect the Redistricting Process Could Have on the FL Legislative Session
This year is a redistricting year for the state of Florida and Mary Ann Gosa, director of government affairs for IFAS with the University of Florida, explains what effect the process might have on the 2012 legislative session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
FSA County Committee Elections Going on Now
Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections have begun and will run until December 5. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Celebrating Woodsy Owl
Woodsy Owl was well-known back in the 70s and 80s for his anti-pollution campaign and as we celebrate Woodsy’s 40th birthday this year, Iris Velez with the US forest service gives us an update on what Woodsy has been doing. 40 Years of Woodsy Owl Download Audio Woodsy Owl’s Recent Efforts Download Audio Woodsy Owl’s Education Efforts Download Audio Sponsored …
Florida Beef Council Expanding on Brand Enhancement
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about information they picked up recently concerning brand enhancement which they will use in promotional efforts in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
Government Plays Major Role in Citrus Growers’ Water Supply
Officials of the South Florida Water Management District told scores of Gulf citrus growers last week about the district’s activities. Gulf grower Hugh English, a former member of the water management district board, in the first report tells why the district’s actions are so important to Gulf growers. Download Audio In the second report, English discusses the need for resolution …
Growing Pains
Farmers will not plant what they can not harvest. Everett Griner tells us the importance of migrant workers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Research Helping to Find More Uses for All of Cotton Crop
Tom Wedegaertner, director of ag research for Cotton Incorporated, says in an effort to help growers be more sustainable and profitable, they are finding new and innovative ways to utilize all of the crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
HLB, Winter Production and More Addressed in November Citrus Industry
The November issue of Citrus Industry magazine suggests ways to prolong productivity of HLB-infected trees, describes important winter production practices, addresses root temperatures in nurseries, and summarizes grower discussions about HLB and other topics. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …