High-density citrus plantings have been grown in screenhouses near Fort Pierce for more than a year to see if they can be protected from HLB. University of Florida scientist Barrett Gruber reports early results. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
UF/IFAS Partners with USDA to Conduct Grant Workshop to Support Local Foods
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – UF/IFAS Extension is working with federal partners to offer a workshop in Miami in April to help interested parties write and submit federal grant applications for the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion programs. UF/IFAS is part of a national effort to train people in attaining these grants. Workshops are being conducted …
Food Budget
Everett Griner talks about food budgets buying more than food in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 16, 2026
The Big Fat Surprise
A diet high in protein and fat is okay, according to New York Times Best Selling Author Nina Teicholz and her book “The Big Fat Surprise.” Cathy Isom tells us why that low-fat diet may actually be doing more harm than good. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
USDA to Invest $84 Million to Help Communities in 13 States Recover from Natural Disasters
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will invest an additional $84 million through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) to help disaster recovery efforts Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Three New Blueberry Cultivars Released
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cultivar Release Committee approved three new blueberry cultivars: Avanti FL 06-203, Arcadia FL 07-399 and Endura FL 06-377. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …
Pleased with Free BQA Certification Opportunity
In our weekly BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, many folks were glad to hear that producers once again have an opportunity to become BQA certified for free online. Executive Director of Producer Education for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Josh White, is one of those. Download Audio Get …
University of Florida OKs 3 New Blueberry Cultivars, 3 New Coleus Cultivars
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Three new cultivars each of blueberry and coleus have been approved for release by a University of Florida panel. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cultivar Release Committee approved Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Bayer CropScience Receives Approval for New Cotton and Peanut Insecticide
Bayer CropScience is excited to announce the registration and introduction of Velum® Total insecticide/nematicide, which delivers wide spectrum, long-lasting control of nematodes and early season insects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …
Citrus Industry This Week: Fruit Drop; Nematodes; Freeze Concern
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes reports on quantifying fruit drop and two problematic nematodes. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …