Growers John Strang and Joby Sherrod shared their experiences with recently planted advanced citrus production system groves at Citrus Expo in August. In these interviews, one or both discuss the cost of the system, the likelihood it will be profitable, future plans, and more. Joby Sherrod: Download Audio John Strang: Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing …
Peanut Production
Everett Griner explains how the peanut production is growing due to consumption expanding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …
Farmers Setting a Good Example for our Nation
According to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack the nation could learn a thing or two from farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
Florida Grazing Land Stewardship Award Winner Announced
The Florida Grazing Land Stewardship Award has been presented as coalition chair Buzz Eaves explains what the award is all about and who this year’s recipient is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
FFB Looking Forward to Florida Energy Summit
Florida Farm Bureau’s Andrew Walmsley says they are looking forward to working with the Florida Department of Agriculture in their new expanded role in energy, and encourages producers to learn more about how the ag sector can be involved with energy production during the department’s Florida Energy Summit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Division of Forestry Now Bears Original Name of Florida Forest Service
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Forestry has a new, but familiar name. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
New Peanut Grading Technology Being Used
As peanut harvest is underway, there is a new system being used in certain areas to grade peanuts, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Citrus Industry eNews: J.D. Alexander Update; Acreage Reports
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Inventory and Abandoned Acres Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Food & Flowers
Everett Griner tells us how we can now stop by our local Farmers Market not only to pick up local grown veggies, but flowers too. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
USDA Farm Service Agency Decreases Complaint Rate to Lowest Level in History
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2011 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that FSA has significantly reduced the number of civil rights complaints in fiscal year 2010 to the lowest level in the agency’s history, while increasing the number of loans and dollar amount obligated to programs dedicated to minority and women farmers …