As the Florida Farm Service Agency continues its trek across the state for their “Feedstocks for Florida Biofuels” town hall meetings, FSA state director, Tim Manning, says it is exciting to see that producers are eager for the information. Download Audio The next in the series of workshops will be held in the town of Felda on October 22. For …
FL Peanut Crop Hurt by Dry Weather
As peanut harvest continues, its become obvious in a lot of cases just how the dry conditions have affected the crop. I was able to talk with a few folks about the Florida crop including Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association and two growers from Jackson County, Jeff Pittman and Larry Ford. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
National Pasta Month
October is officially recognized as national Pasta Month and as celebration the U.S. Durum Growers are asking young people to submit a pasta-related video for their YouTube pasta contest. The deadline October 15, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
FL Checkoff Dollars to Promote Veal
Thanks to funds the Florida Beef Council was able to obtain through the Federation of State Beef Councils, a new program to promote veal will soon get underway. According to Roger Butler, they are excited about being able to promote veal in restaurants around the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Kick-Off of FFB 2010 Annual Meeting
Today is the official start to Florida Farm Bureau’s 2010 Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach. And the following two reports have more info on some of the activities planned for the three-day event. National Affairs Coordinator, Adam Basford: Download Audio Young Farmer & Rancher and Women’s coordinator Shaun Fulford: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Department Of Citrus Targets Shoppers In The Store
The Florida Department of Citrus puts its orange juice message in front of consumers while they’re buying groceries, and urges them to buy multiple containers of OJ. Director of Retail Communications Pete Palmer discusses the in-store marketing strategies in these reports. Download Audio Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Exports Up
Everett Griner tells us how strong ag exports will help prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
FL Congressman Tours Panhandle Agriculture
16th District Florida Congressman Tom Rooney spent time in the state’s Panhandle Monday as Florida Farm Bureau organized the tour for him to be able to see not only various row crops grown in this part of the state, but talk with growers and those involved in the industry to help his knowledge of production agriculture in a part of …
Ag Commish Candidates Focus on Different Aspects of Job
By KEITH LAING – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA While he’s been in the pinstripe world of Washington for several years, Adam Putnam is a fifth generation cattle rancher. He wants to return to his roots, hoping he’ll be elected agriculture commissioner in November. For Scott Maddox, technically running for the same office, the goal is a bit different. The …
National School Lunch Week
We are in the midst of National School Lunch Week, October 11-15, 2010, which is designed to educate students about the importance of nutritious school lunches. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …