Over a year after the Deepwater Horizon exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Department of Agriculture continues to collected and test seafood samples with all results showing that Florida Gulf seafood is safe to eat. And the testing will continue as an agreement has been reached with BP for $20 million over the next three years to enhance …
FL Ag Commissioner Says HB 7219 Makes Nutritional & Fiscal Sense
The Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act (HB 7219) is continuing its successful run through the legislative gauntlet as it will now move to the House floor. In this report Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam exlpains why he stands in strong support of the legislation that would shift the responsibility of School Lunch program over to the Department of Agriculture. …
A Tangerine A Day Could Keep the Doctor Away
If you’re eating an apple a day to keep the doctor away – you might want to add a tangerine as it seems that they could help control your weight and protect your heart. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
Southeast Agriculture Looks Bright & New Seed Lab
Today Tyron Spearman has news from a recent peanut short course concerning the future of agriculture in the Southeast along with an update concerning progress on additions being made to a seed lab. Ag Future: Download Audio Seed lab: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
Water Wars
The three state squabbles are not over yet, and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA & EPA Agree that Conservation Programs Should be Spared
As both legislators and administrators continue to grapple with budget cuts that they know must come, it seems that there is one area that most everyone is in agreement on, that conservation funding should be preserved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …
USDA Announces May 27 Deadline for BCAP Proposals
USDA Farm Service Agency Acting Administrator Val Dolcini has announced the deadline for project area proposals for the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). To be considered, proposals must be submitted to the applicable state office by close of business, May 27, 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
Eradication Declared in Miami-Dade County Peach Fruit Fly Program
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced that eradication has been declared in the peach fruit fly outbreak in Miami-Dade County. Regulations have been lifted and fruit movement is no longer prohibited after three life cycles of the fruit fly have occurred and no additional peach fruit fly has been found. Trapping will continue under the statewide …
Easter In Bloom
It is the season for the traditional Easter time treat, the Easter Lilly. The following two reports will have more info on the history of this classic flower and how to ensure enjoyment of it long after all the easter eggs are found. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Expect Cuts in New Farm Bill & Large Seeded Peanuts Need Calcium
While work has yet to really start on the new farm bill, discussions about it continue as Tyron Spearman has more on that along with a reminder for growers that are using newer large seeded peanuts this year. Farm Bill: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …