Mike Carlton, director of Labor Relations for Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, explains how the closing of the office of foreign labor certification could have a major impact on the Florida fruit and veggie harvest. 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 …
Polk OJ Break is Thursday; No Citrus Crop Forecast Friday
Although there will be no USDA citrus crop forecast Friday because of the federal government shutdown, a Polk County OJ Break remains on the citrus calendar for Thursday. The OJ Break will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Stuart Conference Center in Bartow and will feature talks on new citrus plant material, HLB escape trees and fruit drop. Sponsored …
Florida Beef to be at Southern Women’s Show
Those attending the Southern Women’s Show this weekend in Orlando will get a chance to learn more about beef. President of the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association, Sara Beth Barthle-Simmons, said their goal while there is to drive beef demand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
USDA Crop Reports Not Likely This Friday
The government shutdown will most likely also shutdown the October Crop reports scheduled for Friday, October 11. American Farm Bureau Federation chief economist Bob Young talks about the potential consequences. 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 …
No Citrus Crop Forecast Friday, October 11
Candice Erick, agricultural statistics administrator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Marketing and Development, sent the following e-mail Monday: Florida Agricultural Statistics Service (FASS) has been notified that the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board will not be meeting this week. Employees have been told to cancel travel arrangements to Washington, DC. There will be no citrus …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on What’s In Season
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about how knowing what fruits and vegetables are in season is the key to planning menus and creating shopping lists. To see what produce is in season in October and print out a list, click on, Produce Available in October. To view a chart showing produce availability for …
Pineapples
Do you think the pineapple is native to Hawaii? If so, guess again. Everett Griner tells us some history on the origin of the pineapple. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 4, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. 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 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Results of Semi-Annual Marketbasket Survey
According to American Farm Bureau Federation’s latest Semi-Annual Marketbasket Survey, the total cost of 16 food that could be used to prepare one or more meals, is up three percent. 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 …
House Introduces Immigration Reform Legislation
Despite the government shutdown, House democrats have introduced immigration reform legislation. 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 …