It’s the time of year for visiting pumpkin patches, fairs, and Christmas tree farms. Many of these places have livestock and petting zoos, as well as sell food products, which can be a dangerous combination if proper hand washing isn’t included. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
Great Turn Out at the FL Ag Expo
The Florida Ag Expo drew a large crowd yesterday as they celebrated their 10th anniversary. The day included informational seminars, field tours, and exhibitors. We spoke with Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources for the University of Florida Dr. Jack Payne about the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
SNAP Center
Many Americans rely on the Agriculture Department’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP. Eligibility depends on those who are working or looking for work during a certain period of time. Cathy Isom tells us about the first of its kind employment training center…who it will benefit.. and why officials say it could save the government money in the long …
NCGA Calls for Quick Resolution on Federal Transportation Funding
From the National Corn Growers Association: The National Corn Growers Association today thanked the House of Representatives for passing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, a bill that would extend federal highway funding for the next six years. The House and Senate must now reconcile their respective transportation bills and send it to the White House for …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Release of Text for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement regarding the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. “The release of the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership is an important step forward in the process to make this landmark agreement for U.S. agriculture a reality. The text confirms that this …
Citrus Industry This Week: Undercover Citrus; Rehabilitating HLB-Infected Trees
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes interviews from University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann about citrus undercover and University of Florida researcher Tripti Vashisth about pruning to rehabilitate HLB-infected trees. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
Florida Residents Urged to Comment on Apalachicola Bay Water Plan
Northwest Florida residents who depend on the troubled Apalachicola Bay for their livelihood are being urged to attend an event on Monday, November 9 at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve to express opposition to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers draft plan for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river system. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
NCBA Strongly Opposes the House Transportation Bill
Many in agriculture had been supporting Florida Representative Tom Rooney’s amendment to address the outdated truck weight laws in H.R. 22 Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act. But, as National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Relations, Colin Woodall says, that will not be included in the House Highway Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
Unbeatable Nut Grass
Scientist call it Cyperus rotundus but it is nut grass to most of us. Everett Griner talks about controlling nut grass in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Read more on nut grass. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Canning Holiday Gifts Safely
Ahhh yes, the holidays are upon us, and for some canned food items do make a thoughtful and creative holiday gift. Proper canning techniques and recipes must be used to assure your gifts are safe from food borne illnesses. Cathy Isom explains the importance of keeping food safety at the top of the list when giving homemade goods as holiday …