By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 30, 2015………. Money that Florida voters want to use for land and water conservation efforts would go into a single trust fund under a new Senate proposal, but lawmakers are still weeks away from deciding how they will use the money. Sen. Charlie Dean, an Inverness Republican who …
Fighting Old Safety Problems with Poultry
Americans love to eat chicken. Cathy Isom reports in an effort to curb foodborne illnesses related to chicken and poultry such as Salmonella, the USDA is proposing new contamination safety standards the processors will need to meet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
IFAS as a Facilitator of Agritourism
Can Florida’s two largest industries be put together to produce a hybrid economic engine for the state? The University of Florida thinks so and already has efforts underway. Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources Dr. Jack Payne explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
New “Fresh From Florida” Ad Campaign Starts Monday
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new advertising campaign featuring a variety of “Fresh From Florida” produce and seafood kicks off Monday. Icon Signs Auckland will be instrumental in bringing this campaign to life with their expertise in high-quality signage and visual solutions. Their innovative designs and attention to detail will help ensure …
Appropriations Process Underway in New Congress
The annual appropriations process is underway in the new Congress. Reece Langley, vice president of Washington operations for the National Cotton Council, explains how this process affects agriculture. 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 …
NCBA President on Importance of Trade Promotion Authority
We’ve heard how the debate in Congress over giving the President Trade Promotion Authority may be a hard fought debate. Various agricultural organizations have come out encouraging Congress to do this, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Their President, Bob McCan from Victoria, Texas, talks about the importance of Trade Promotion Authority in negotiating the current round of free trade …
Citrus Grower Addresses Diaprepes, Fruit Drop and More
Diaprepes root weevil, fruit drop, irrigation and a possible federal marketing order for orange juice were among issues grower John Roy Gough addressed at a recent growers forum in Wauchula. 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 …
Deadline to Apply for Livestock Indemnity Program Assistance Is Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that today, January 30, is the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program for losses suffered from October 2011 through 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 …
Green Pastures
Everett Griner talks about research producing improved grasses 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 …
EPA Announces Voluntary Cancellation of Certain Methomyl Uses
From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the manufacturers of the insecticide methomyl have agreed to cancel some uses and limit use on certain crops to reduce risks to drinking water. From 1995 to 2013, exposure from food to carbamates, which Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …