Reducing Food Waste

Cathy Isom tells us how we can give thanks this holiday season by reducing the amount of food we waste. 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, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Thanksgiving 2015

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam has a special message about how we all should be grateful for the farmers and ranchers who provide us with the meals we take for granted nearly every other day of the year. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more …

Turkey Costs Up Slightly

Hopefully many of you will be enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving Day meal, which according to American Farm Bureau, will cost about 70 cents more than last year. Download 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 …

State of the Indian River Citrus Crop

Executive director of the Indian River Citrus League, Doug Bournique, tells us how the citrus crop is doing in his region. 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 …

Porksgiving

Cathy Isom tells us how people are giving back to others who give this holiday season, in the name of pork. Download Audio Yes Thanksgiving. A time spent with our family and loved ones, gathered around a turkey and pumpkin pie at the dinner table. But it’s also the time of year known as Porksgiving – when anyone can choose …

Alabama Produce Industry Is Growing

The Alabama vegetable and melon industry saw a 25 percent increase in production between 2013 and 2014. The president of the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, John Aplin, says there has also been an increase in the total number of growers. Download Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Frying Turkeys in Peanut Oil

As many people are busy preparing that Thanksgiving turkey for the big meal, some are still wondering what might be the best way to cook their bird this year. According to Tyron Spearman, a tasty idea is frying it in peanut oil. Download Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Lower Farm Incomes Expected

Prospects for farm income this year are turning out to be a bit dimmer than had been predicted. The original forecast for income this year was $73.6 billion, then it dropped to 58.3 billion, and now it’s down to about $56 billion. Download Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Citrus Industry This Week: Greening-Resistant Trees; HLB Dialog

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information about new research developments from the University of Florida on HLB and a letter to the Citrus Industry editor from Bill Castle. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Plenty of Turkeys

With the Thanksgiving season upon us, some people have been worried about the annual turkey feast wondering if there would be a shortage of turkeys. And according to USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, the simple answer is no. Download Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …