Citrus Expo, the biggest citrus event of the year, takes place Wednesday and Thursday at Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. The first report provides an overview, especially of the seminars and sold-out trade show. The second report tells about an opportunity to “chill” at a new Citrus Expo event. Download Audio Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Healthier School Lunches
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the readiness of Florida schools to meet new federal standards for school meals. More information is available online by clicking on Fresh for Florida Kids. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Bumbling Along
The loss of pollinators is getting serious. 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, …
Cattle Industry Summer Conference Concludes Today
The 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is wrapping up in Denver today with the meeting of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB). During the last couple of days, all checkoff program committees, plus the 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 9, 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 …
Gluten-Free Standard Issued by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a set of standards for food manufacturers wishing to label a product gluten-free. 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 …
U-Scout Can Be Helpful Tool for Growers
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences U-scout tool can serve as a valuable resource for both producers and extension personnel. 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 …
U.S. Trade Agreement Payments to Brazil in Jeopardy
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Brazil recently where he alerted Brazilian ag leadership that the U.S. may have problems in the coming months with making payments as per the WTO cotton agreement. 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, …
Citrus Expo Speaker to Address Production Systems, BMPs
Two topics – production systems for sweet orange and grower protections provided by the new statewide best management practices – will be addressed in separate Citrus Expo seminars on Wednesday, August 14 by University of Florida scientist Kelly Morgan. Morgan previews both of his presentations. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Lawmakers Discuss Immigration and Farm Bill with Sugar Growers
Republican members of the U.S. House told sugar growers recently that they expect immigration reform bills and the farm bill conference report will come to the floor this fall. 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 …