Everett Griner takes a look at the new food bill and how it will alter school food. 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
Citrus Expo 2011 Dates Confirmed
The World’s Premier Citrus Expo is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! The event, which includes two days of seminars, trade show exhibits and camaraderie, is confirmed for Aug. 17-18, 2011 at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers. Online registration will begin April 4. Mark your calendar, stay tuned to the Citrus Expo Web site and subscribe to the …
Laurel Wilt Disease Detected in Miami-Dade
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has positively identified the presence of laurel wilt disease, a destructive disease of redbay, avocado and other trees in the laurel family (Lauraceae), on three swamp bay trees in south Miami-Dade County. State and federal agriculture officials are working with the industry and University of Florida’s Institute of Food and …
New Research for Celiac Disease
New research may bring hope for the millions who are forced to pass on any food that contains wheat, barley or rye due to suffering from the condition known as Celiac Disease. 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 …
FBC Chairman Concerned about Checkoff Funds
While beef checkoff dollars are being used in ways to help promote producers product Roger Butler, the new Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, said those dollars are getting tight. 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 …
NACD Calls on Senate to Support FY11 Conservation Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C.—March 1, 2011—In a letter sent to members of the Senate today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and other conservation groups urged lawmakers to support fair and reasonable funding levels for rural America, agriculture and agricultural conservation within the 2011 appropriations legislation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Superhero ‘Captain Citrus’ Drops In On Florida Students
A virtual superhero from the planet Orange and a Creative Juices contest aim to spread the Florida citrus message to students in three Florida counties and beyond. Florida Department of Citrus Foodservice Director Vanessa Hodak has the details. Captain Citrus: Download Audio Creative Juices contest: Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
2011 Looks Good
Farmers are optimistic about 2011. Everett Griner explains. 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
2010 was Florida’s Coldest December on Record
According to the National Climatic Data Center the statewide temperature for December in 2010 was more than 9 degrees Fahrenheit below the 20th century average. 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 …
Florida Could Benefit From East Coast Broccoli Efforts
In response to the rising cost of shipping and the growing eat local movement, there is a $5 million effort to grow broccoli on the east coast. 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 …