Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc.‘s overall 2007 Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture statewide winner, Ponce De Leon Middle School science teacher Dr. Kitchka Petrova of Miami, recently was honored with the National Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Award for the Southern region. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
FL Ranch Lands Pilot Project
Special funding via a Conservation Innovation Grant is allowing a project to take shape in Florida just north of Lake Okeechobee. Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
Int’l Trade Commish Tie Vote Favors FL Citrus
A tie vote at the ITC goes in favor of Florida in the ongoing legal battle over orange juice dumping by Brazil into U S markets. This report covers some of the key points of the process including where it goes from here, and here also is Florida Citrus Mutual’s News Release (pdf file) about the matter. Report (2:00 mp3) …
FL Gets Beef Dollars from Federation
With the growing population numbers in Florida, help is needed in getting the beef message out to consumers. And that help is being provided in extra checkoff dollars. Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
FL Cattle Export Facility Discussed
Discussions took place last week at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention about the facilities for exporting livestock out of the state. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
FDACS: New Science May Clarify Citrus Risk
Florida Department of Agriculture officials say there is no conclusive science indicating risk of of canker spread from properly packed fruit. They hope soon to be published soon to be published will further prove the point to allow Florida fruit, particularly tangerines, back into the California market. Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Craig Meyer comments in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report …
FL AgNet Week in Review June 22, 2007
In this weeks podcast, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Education Foundation has a new name, meet the new Florida Cattlemen’s President Larry Rooks, Putnam and Mahoney introduce a new piece of legislation for the Farm Bill, and in citrus the new box tax rates and the Pest Risk Assessment were released. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about precautions to take when preparing food for a picnic or barbecue this summer. More information about how to prepare and store food to avoid foodborne illness can be found on the web site of our Division of Food Safety at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/fs/publications.html. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
New FCA President Seeking More Participation
The new Florida Cattlemen’s Association President officially took over last night and said he would like to see more cattle producers in the state becoming involved in the association. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Farm Improvement Act
Congressman Adam Putnam of Florida talks about the American Farm Improvement Act of 2007 which he is sponsoring with Florida’s Tim Mahoney. Read more about the bill here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …