A weekly update from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says grove workers report that citrus trees and fruit in cared-for groves look good due to recent rainfall. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
TTIP Potential to Open Europe More to U.S. Ag Goods
A new regional free trade agreement proposed between the U.S. and European Union could mean expanded markets for our nation’s ag exports. Rod Bain has more on that story. 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 …
USDA Will Resurvey Soybean Farmers
Last Friday’s acreage report from USDA showed there would be a record high 77.7 million acres of soybeans this year. But, beings planting of soybeans has been slow, USDA is going back out this month to get actual planted acre numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
House Members Disagree on Farm Bill
When it comes to the farm bill, there was some talk last week by a few House Republicans to split farm programs from nutrition programs. 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 …
Fourth of July Fire Safety
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the importance of being especially careful with fire as we celebrate the Fourth of July. More information about fire safety is available on the Florida Forest Service website by clicking on Fire Prevention. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored …
Food Waste Challenges and Goals
A lot of attention has been given to producing our food but, what about the food we waste each year? What is being done to improve food waste? The following four part series features Dr. Elise H. Golan, Director for Sustainable Development for USDA; Michael T. Scuse, Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture. In the …
Super Bee
The CCD problem may be solved by developing a super bee. 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 …
EPA Approves Florida Water Plan for Numeric Nutrient Criteria
(Tallahassee – News Service of Florida): EPA APPROVES BUSINESS-BACKED PLAN FOR FLORIDA’S WATER – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the state’s plan to set new water standards on Friday. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel Vinyard said in a release that the federal approval “marks a significant step forward in protecting and restoring water quality across the state.” …
Ag in Review for the Week of June 24, 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 …
Hurricanes and Florida Citrus
An active Atlantic hurricane season is predicted this year, giving Florida citrus growers good reason to be prepared in case of a big blow. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …