The Environmental Protection Agency has completed an analysis of its proposed Waters of the U.S. rule that they say shows there would only be an additional 1,300 acres that would be regulated under the Clean Water Act. American Farm Bureau economist Veronica Nigh disputes that number. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Nutrislice App Providing School Lunch Info
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Nutrislice mobile app, which allows students, parents and teachers to find their school’s menu on smartphones and tablets. The interactive app also provides access to nutritional information, opportunities to give feedback on menu items, allergy alerts, Summer BreakSpot locations and more. To learn more, click on …
Man’s Best Friend
The farm dog is taken for granted, but, Everett Griner tells us just how important the dog is for farmers. Man’s Best Friend 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 16, 2014
This quick recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast features reports regarding the fate of tax extenders, crop progress and beef from Brazil. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
Peanuts Inspire School Food Service at Conference
The National Peanut Board was involved in an event which included representatives from top school districts across the country who were gathered to discuss ideas for not only making school meals more nutritious but also how to make those meals more appealing to students and applicable to school food service operations. Tyron Spearman has more on that story. Download Audio …
Key Tax Legislation for Agriculture Hits Roadblock
Key tax legislation for agriculture and other businesses has hit a significant roadblock in the Senate. 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 …
Winter Bee Losses Down But Still Significant
USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report with Dr. Jeff Pettis regarding bee losses over this past winter. 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 …
Citrus Thermotherapy for HLB Uses Hot Water
U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist Tim Gottwald discusses a hot water system being tested to provide thermotherapy to HLB-infected citrus trees. The thermotherapy system was one of several demonstrated at a recent field day near Fort Pierce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Farm Fish
Imported farm-raised fish are still questionable. Everett Griner explains. 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 QuestionsJune 5, 2026
Marijuana Won’t Be ‘A Boon’ For Florida Agriculture
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Though Florida could be headed toward allowing marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana won’t replace citrus or be seen growing in fields across the Sunshine State, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam told the South Florida Sun Sentinel editorial board on Wednesday. “There won’t be fields of marijuana growing in Florida,” Putnam said in the videotaped interview, …