(TALLAHASSEE/FDACS)– Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson and Chairman Rodney Barreto of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today announced that both the winter and summer oyster harvesting areas in the Apalachicola Bay System will be opened for harvest seven days per week through August 31, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Florida Farm Bureau Pleased Rooney Achieves Ag Committee Appt
(Fl Farm Bureau – Gainesville, Fla.) – Yesterday, Rep. Tom Rooney (R-16, photo left) was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture, becoming the only Florida member to serve on that body. “This is great news,” said John L. Hoblick (photo right), president of Florida Farm Bureau Federation. “The Agriculture Committee impacts our industry in so many ways …
Scientists Using Wild Potatoes to Improve Potato Health
USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists are using wild potatoes to help solve a wide array of issues pertaining to potato health. 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 …
Oil Spill Being Tied to Clean Energy Legislation
Many in Washington are tying the Deepwater Horizion oil spill to legislation dealing with climate change. But some believe that the focus should stay on those suffering in the Gulf. 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 …
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Report
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines Report is out and while it is only an advisory, it is a step in the development of the dietary guidelines for Americans. About the Report: Download Audio Report Priorities: 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 …
Growers Can Pre-Register Online Now For Citrus Expo
Growers can pre-register for Citrus Expo online at http://www.CitrusExpo.net This report contains much information about Expo, including seminar topics and new events slated for this year. Expo will be held Aug. 18-19 at Lee Civic Center near Ft. Myers. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Hungry Kids
It’s not all because of poverty. Everett Griner tells us just who, or what, might be the real cause. 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 …
FL NRCS Receives Funds for Southeastern Forestry Initiative
The Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service wants producers to be aware of an initiative through the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program that will help landowners implement approved conservation practices that will help restore upland pine forest ecosystems. Florida NRCS program specialist, Kenneth Morgan, says the sign up date is coming up on June 25, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Citrus Expo Seminar Speakers Confirmed
A plant pathologist from Brazil, a mineral nutrition and disease expert from Purdue University and a host of researchers from different UF/IFAS campuses will be among those speaking at this year’s Citrus Expo. The seminar program, titled “Research to Real Life: Applying the Latest Citrus Science,” will take place in conjunction with the Citrus Expo trade show at the Lee …
FBC Working with National Services
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Owner-Member Services, Todd Johnson, said when it comes to the beef checkoff, he wants Florida producers to know their dollars are being invested wisely. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …