The Coalition for Safe Affordable Food is urging Congress to reach an agreement on GMO labeling quickly. The coalition called on Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow to come to an agreement on legislation to set a national standard for the labeling of food products containing biotechnology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
National Eat Your Vegetables Day
National Eat Your Vegetables Day is observed annually on June 17.  June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, and National Eat Your Vegetables Day is one more opportunity to remind everyone to continue with this part of a healthy diet. Cathy Isom tells you why you want to make sure you don’t miss out on eating your vegetables today. Download …
Pesticide Residue
Everett Griner talks about avoiding consuming pesticide residue in today’s Agri View. 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 …
Florida State Vet Gives Update on Bronson Lab
The Florida Cattlemen’s Convention wraps up this evening as folks from across the state have been on hand for the annual event. One person there was Dr. Michael Short, Florida state veterinarian and director of the Division of Animal Industry, with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. He gave an update on the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. …
Operation Peanut Butter
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the National Peanut Board, along with state peanut producer and industry organizations, have launched a new My American Farm game geared for students in grades 3-5 called Operation Peanut Butter. Tyron Spearman has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Citrus Growers Urged to Take the Bactericide Survey
Harold Browning, Citrus Research and Development Foundation chief operations officer, is urging growers to take part in the Bactericide Survey. And he says it all will tie in with the Citrus Expo coming in August. Download Audio To hear more of Harold Browning’s comments on the Bactericide Survey, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo; Bactericide Discussion; Crop Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on Citrus Expo news, a summary of a grower discussion on bactericide use and the latest citrus crop forecast. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Altosid IGR is the Right Choice for Your Cattle
When it comes horn fly control, choose the product that’s effective, economical and convenient. Phillip Jaquith, regional sales manager with Central Life Sciences, hopes this year you will feed Altosid® IGR to your herd. 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 …
Farmers Urged to Contact EPA on Atrazine
From the National Corn Growers Association: The National Corn Growers Association this week urged farmers to submit comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, following publication of the Agency’s draft Ecological Risk Assessment for atrazine, an herbicide used for weed control in growing corn and other crops. If it stands, EPA’s recommendation would effectively ban the use of atrazine in …
Cattle Producers Need to Keep an Eye on RCRA
We continue looking at some of the various regulatory issues that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and others in the ag industry, are dealing with. And according to Scott Yager, NCBA Environmental Counsel, one of those is RCRA, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …