Aquaculture Threatened

The shrimp business is in big trouble. Everett Griner explains. 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

Managing 2009’s Unusual Cotton Crop

This year’s cotton crop is at varied stages of emergence and University of Georgia Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kimmerait, says that it needs proactive management. 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 …

Town of De Bary EWP Project

August of 2008 brought a large amount of rain to Florida as Tropical Storm Fay slowly made its way across the state. The amount of rainfall created a multitude of problems for the Town of De Bary and Florida NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection program was able to step in and assist. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …

Congressional Hearings Underway re Food Safety Overhaul

Farmers, Administration officials and Congressional leaders get deeper into proposals to overhaul the food safety system. Hear more in this report. 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 …

Florida 4-H 18th Annual Golf Classic Saturday Sept. 26, 2009

The annual Florida 4-H Golf Classic is an important part of how the 4-H program sustains itself to keep training youth to be leaders of tomorrow. This year the event will be held in Avon Park at the Highlands Ridge North golf course. CLICK HERE to go to the Florida 4-H website where you can find more information on signing …

4-H Flag Heads Into Space Aboard Shuttle Endeavor

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2009 (USDA News Release) – The National 4-H flag was carried into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour yesterday as part of the STS-127 mission. The flag, featuring the familiar 4-H clover, was originally scheduled to head into space earlier this year, but was delayed a record five times before finally lifting off this week. FOR INFO …

Kill Him!

There is an unnecessary fear of snakes, and today Everett Griner tells us what this is. 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

CIFOR Issues Final Guidelines

The Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response has released its final Guidelines to provide model practices to use in foodborne disease outbreaks. 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 …

Homeowners Role in Fighting Invasive Species

Dave Sacks with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says homeowners can play an important part in the battle against invasive pest. 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 …

Food Safety Issues Rising Among Obama Administration Concerns

The Obama administration is taking on food safety issues as a priority, as described in more detail in this report from USDA radio. 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 …