The Florida Citrus Commission will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 9:00 a.m. at the Florida Department of Citrus, 605 East Main Street in Bartow. The meeting is open to the public. Grower attendance and participation are encouraged; several options are available. The meeting will be broadcast live on Polk County Government TV. Link here to access the meeting online …
U.S. Sugar Exec. Appointed To National Ag Trade Advisory Comm.
Clewiston, FL – September 13, 2011 – U.S. Sugar Corporation is proud to announce that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk have appointed Judy Clayton Sanchez, of U.S. Sugar, to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade (ATAC) in Sweeteners and Sweetener Products. “Trade issues have an enormous impact on the sugar industry …
Citrus News: NRCS Assistance Available; Scientist Gmitter Honored
In this report: Citrus growers are encouraged to apply for conservation technical assistance and possible cost share opportunities with the USDA’s NRCS, and citrus researcher Fred Gmitter is honored by FFVA. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …
Florida Citrus Commission, Others Slated To Meet Next Week
The Florida Citrus Commission and several other citrus groups will meet next week. Get details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! 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 …
KeyPlex’s Gerald O’Connor Discusses Product At Citrus Expo
Gerald O’Connor of KeyPlex discussed his company’s product at this year’s Citrus Expo. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! 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 …
Citrus Commission Panel Gets 97 Pages Of Proposed 601 Changes
Members of the Florida Citrus Commission’s 601 Committee will have 97 pages of proposed changes to review when they convene Tuesday, Sept. 20 to consider revisions to Chapter 601 of Florida Statutes. Learn more in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Farm Thefts
Crimes against farmers are rising. What can be done about it? Everett Griner tells us. 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 …
Produce Responsible for Nearly Half of Foodborne Illnesses in 2008
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report showing that fruits, nuts and vegetables accounted for nearly half of all reported U.S. illnesses from E. coli, salmonella and other foodborne bacteria in 2008. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Beef at Restaurant and Lodging Show
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has information about an event they attended this past weekend where beef was involved. 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 …
Peanut Leaders Discussing Farm Bill
Some folks representing the peanut industry are in our nation’s capitol this week to talk about how the new farm bill may affect growers as Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …