An all natural fat substitute called Z-Trim made from the hull of corn kernels can replace up to 50 percent of the fat in foods from salad dressing to cheese cake. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL Counties Designated Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated seven Florida counties primary natural disaster areas. Palm Beach County was designated a primary natural disaster area because of freezing temperatures that occurred in February. Also eligible because they are contiguous are Broward, Hendry and Martin counties. Highlands, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Okeechobee and Taylor counties were designated primary natural disaster areas because of …
SART Prepares for Hurricane Season
The Florida State Agricultural Response Team kicked off the new hurricane season by hosting its first annual statewide training conference last week in St. Petersburg. Among the agencies participating was USDA’s state Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
FDOC Increases TV Advertising Inventory
In this report Andrew Meadows, FDOC, talks about the departments plan to increase their inventory of commercials promoting health and wellness with two new adverstisements by the end of the year. Report (1:28 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL AgNet Week in Review June 1, 2007
In this weeks podcast, ranchers are encouraged to be aware of the possiblility for Tropical Soda Apple when purchasing hay, the Florida Forestry Industry shoots for number 1, May 31 was the last day for citrus canker insurance coverage, and the drought’s effect on Lake Okeechobee. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud …
Dr. Jim Graham Named Fellow of the Society
Professor of Soil Microbiology at the UF-CREC in Lake Alfred, Dr. Jim Graham has been named a Fellow of the American Phytopatholgical Society. Dr. Graham will be recognized in July at the Society’s national meeting. Report (1:22 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Announcing a New Edition to Citrus Expo: Two Silent Auctions!
The University of Florida Agri-Marketing Team, better known as UF NAMA, will host two silent auctions at Citrus Expo. There will be a separate auction each day of the trade show opening at 8:00 a.m. and closing at the end of lunch. Winners of the auction will be announced right after lunch and items can be picked up through the …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks aabout making plans for pets prior to disasters. More information can be found at: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05082007_2.html Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida …
Plant Materials for Alternative Fuels
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is playing a vital role in developing plants that could be used as future energy sources through the Plant Materials Program, according to Florida state conservationist Niles Glasgow. Find out more about the NRCS Plant Materials Program. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida …
AL NRCS Small Farmer Initiative
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has implemented an outreach effort called the Small Farmer Initiative Program. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …