Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate to help spur new agricultural research by leveraging private dollars to create charitable partnerships between universities and private entities. 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 …
Floridians Lag in Fruit & Vegetable Consumption
According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Floridians are lagging way behind where they should be in the consumption of fruits and vegetables. What’s worse, the younger generation is headed in the wrong direction. In this report, Gary Cooper shares some startling statistics from the study. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Peanut butter manufacturers rally when a disaster strikes. 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 …
Rains Continue; Bee Decline Could Harm Citrus
There were good and bad reports on the weather and environmental fronts this week. A crop weather report indicated that rains continued over the citrus belt, and a Florida newspaper reported that cultivating honeybees for honey production and citrus pollination is becoming more difficult. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
NRCS Programs Depend on Farm Bill
Acting Chief for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jason Weller, says the Farm Bill is critical to implement the various conservation programs for landowners here in the Southeast and across the country. 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, …
House Leaders Look at Different Approach to Immigration
Last week House Republicans started mapping out their approach to immigration and border security legislation, as they want to pass smaller pieces of legislation that deal with individual problems. 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 …
Fresh Citrus Season Wrap-up and Look Ahead
Florida’s fresh citrus industry shipped about 6 percent less fruit this season than last. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell tells which varieties suffered the largest shipment declines and which stayed about the same. He also tells what fresh citrus shippers and growers are thinking about next season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Do You Know A Florida AG-Vocate?
(Ag Institute of Florida) – Do you know someone who has been an outstanding spokesman for Florida agriculture over the past year? Someone who has made a positive contribution to the industry by speaking up and sharing information and ideas with opinion leaders or the general public to help improve public perception and understanding of our industry? The Agriculture Institute …
Florida Session a Success for Ag
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about about some positive results for Florida agriculture that came out of the 2013 Legislative Session. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Reminder
There’s a big meeting coming up this week in Panama City Beach, as the 15th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will be held July 18-20 at the Edgewater Beach Resort. This year’s theme is “Making Sustainability Work” as the event brings in peanut growers and industry representatives from not only Florida, but also Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …