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Statement Regarding Today’s World Trade Organization Enforcement Victory
Here is a Press Statement by United States Trade Representative Michael Froman Regarding Today’s World Trade Organization Enforcement Victory: The United States has scored an important victory today for America’s farmers and for fair play in international trade. We prevailed in a World Trade Organization dispute against China’s use of its trade laws to block exports of U.S. chicken products …
White House Children’s Luncheon Showcases Peanuts
Recently the First Lady Michelle Obama hosted 54 aspiring young chefs at the White House for the annual Kids’ “State Dinner.” These children were winners of a recipe contest sponsored by Epicurious.com, USDA and the Department of Education. Sabrina Hill tells us about the dinner and the contest. To view the winning recipes download the cookbook. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
House Working Group Reaches Agreement on Nutrition Bill
With information out that a House working group has reached an agreement on the Nutrition Bill, some in our nation’s capitol wonder whether a farm bill can be completed by September 30. 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, …
Sniffing out Truffles
Prized by chefs and foodies alike, pecan grove truffles have long been the secret jewels of pecan orchards. And now new research and truffle searching methods may soon bring the fungal delicacy to more tables. 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 …
Dirty Water
Water contamination is still growing. Everett Griner tells us about it. 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 …
Peanuts Moving Into the Trade and House Discussing More Nutrition Title Cuts
More peanuts may be moving into the trade than had been expected, as Tyron Speraman has those details, along with a story about discussions by certain members of the House who are looking at even more cuts to nutrition programs. Peanuts: Download Audio Nutrition: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Boosting Ag Exports Through Two USDA Programs
The Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program are designed to expand foreign markets to US ag goods. Here is USDA’s Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Phil Karsting. 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 …
Grill Package prize donated by Bass Pro Shops
Grill Package prize donated by Bass Pro Shops. All pre-registered attendees are automatically entered to win. Onsite attendees – don’t forget to drop your ticket off at the Citrus Expo booth! Grill Package drawing at noon on Thursday, August 15. Stock up on all your hunting needs at the Bass Pro Shop at the Gulf Coast town Center. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Citrus Industry E-news: Moving HLB Research to the Grove
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes reports on a request for more HLB research and on moving greening research to the grove. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …