About 50 people from around Florida gathered at Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) headquarters in Gainesville for a listening session about rural job creation, where USDA Rural Development and Farm Service Agency officials listened to ideas from all attending. Posing a list of questions to the crowd, FFBF President John Hoblick moderated the session as various attendees spoke their minds. Naturally, …
Rural Growth
Small town America is growing. Why? Everett Griner answers this today. 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
Food Safety Important to All Commodities
David Gombas, Senior Vice President for Food Safety and Technology for the United Fresh Produce Association, says farmers need to be aware of pending legislation that will ultimately affect all sectors of agriculture. 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 …
Bug Love
Well it’s the time of year that people plan grand expressions of love for their sweethearts. But what about the rest of nature? 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 …
Florida Beef Council Meets – Approves Upcoming 2010 Promotions
Florida Beef Council members meeting in Kissimmee mid week reviewed and approved a number of beef promotions and outreach activities upcoming. Thanks to producer checkoff dollars, targeted beef promotions will include media outreach and professional interaction with chefs, dietitians, foodservice and educational communities. One special feature promotion will include a weeks-long radio and event promotion and a regional “iron chef” …
New School Menus
It’s just not like it used to be. Today there is healthier, tastier foods being served in our school lunchrooms. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …
NOAA Climate Service Proposed
A reorganization of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been proposed in order to feature a new climate service that would provide information on how global warming will affect everything from drought to sea levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
The Scent of a Flower
A team of researchers at the University of Florida have uncovered some of the genes that control the complex mixture of chemicals that comprise a flower’s scent, opening new ways of “turning up” and “tuning” a flower’s aromatic compounds to produce desired fragrances. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
FL Concerns with Pets from Haiti
The tragedy in Haiti a few weeks ago has kept many busy with relief efforts, but Florida State Veterinarian Dr. Tom Holt says there are concerns when it comes to animals from that country coming here. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Welcome 2010
2009 was not a good year for farmers. What will 2010 bring? Everett Griner talks on it today. 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, …