FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says 2011 was a good one for the service and they are looking forward to assisting more producers in their conservation efforts in 2012. Download Audio The batching date for 2012 programs is coming up October 31, 2011. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Nutrition Rating and Labeling System Proposed
A panel of experts from the Institute of Medicine has recommended a single rating system to help consumers sort through nutritional information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
NASS Budget Cuts will Affect FL Specialty Crop Reports
As budgets continued to be battled in Washington D.C., Jeff Geuder, director of the Florida field office for the National Ag Statistics Service, says some recently announced cuts will have an impact on the specialty crop sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
FFVP Increasing Fruit and Veggie Consumption
Over a 10 year period children at schools participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program increased their consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables by one quarter of a cup per day, equating to a rise of 15 percent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Every Day is Food Day
Today is the first ever official Food Day, but agricultural advocates encourage farmers and ranchers to promote their way of life every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the 2011 Ag Enviro Award Winner
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the selection of Alto Straughn, of Waldo, as the Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award winner for 2011. More information is available online by clicking on Ag-Environmental Award. To watch a video about some of Dr. Straughn’s accomplishments and contributions, click on Ag-Enviro Video. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. …
Citrus Research And Economics To Be Discussed This Week
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation will meet Tuesday and the second International Citrus Economics Conference will meet Wednesday and Thursday. More information is in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Agriculture to See Major Cuts to Budget
It was announced late last week that agricultural and nutrition programs need to take $23 billion in cuts as their part in reducing the federal budget as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Growing Greens
Everett Griner tells us today just how southern veggies are spreading across the land. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Nov. 1 Compliance Seminar Will Address Citrus Labor Issues
A seminar at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center will give growers information that will help them stay in compliance with federal labor laws. Details and registration information are in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …