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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
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 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 …
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 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, …
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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Farm Thefts
Crimes against farmers are rising. What can be done about it? Everett Griner tells us. 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 …
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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
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 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 …
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 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 …
USDA Takes New Steps to Fight E. Coli, Protect the Food Supply
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it is taking new steps to fight E. coli and protect the safety of the American food supply. Six additional serogroups of pathogenic E. coli will be declared adulterants in non-intact raw beef. Raw ground beef, its components, and tenderized steaks found to contain these bacteria will …