WASHINGTON, July 23, 2013 – USDA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announces that in order to continue to address the domestic sugar surplus at the least cost to the federal government, purchase invitations have been sent to domestic sugarcane processors soliciting bids to sell raw cane sugar to the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). The CCC will purchase sugar from …
Growers Might Approve of This ‘Citrus Freeze’
USDA scientists are cryopreserving, or freezing, citrus buds to create a long-term genebank for important citrus varieties. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Detecting Earthquakes with Ants
It seems that the newest device to detect earthquakes may not be a new high-tech device but ants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
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Do we know what the hottest pepper is? Who developed it? How long before the next “hottest pepper” will come along? Everett Griner explores the word of “The Hottest Pepper”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Citrus Foundation Calls in SWAT Team
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation agrees to create a SWAT team and approves other measures intended to get HLB solutions into groves. Download Audio Citrus Expo 2013-FREE admission for bona fide growers, grove owners and decision-makers! Focusing on Citrus Psyllid & HLB education. Learn More and Pre-Register Now! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Florida Beef at Dieticians Conference
At last week’s annual Florida Dieticians Conference, the Florida Beef Council had quite a presence. Ashley Hughes said it was a great event for them at attend and explains how they were involved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Florida FFA Foundation Has A Unique Spot for All Types of Retreats
We recently caught up with Florida FFA Foundation Executive Director Gary Bartley to discuss one of the most unique country retreat settings Florida has to offer. It is set up primarily for FFA leadership training and youth groups of course, but also available for company or private retreats of all kinds. Hear all about it in this interview, and learn …
History of Land Grant Universities
Abraham Lincoln called the land grant university system in America the engine to drive the American economy – a prediction that has proven true over time. Rod Bain looks at the history and importance of this education system in a two part series – starting with part one in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. Here is Rod Bain and USDA …
Citrus Grower ‘Fast Track’ Meetings Explained
New Varieties Development and Management Corporation Executive Director Peter Chaires discusses upcoming meetings in which fresh citrus growers will learn about a new way to evaluate citrus selections. Download Audio Citrus Expo 2013-FREE admission for bona fide growers, grove owners and decision-makers! Focusing on Citrus Psyllid & HLB education. Learn More and Pre-Register Now! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Brooksville Plant Material Center Studying Soil Health
Mimi Williams, plant materials specialist and state agronomist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, explains how the Brooksville Plants Material Center is involved in the process of helping landwoners with their soil health management. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …