Rural and urban residents alike are sharing in surveying the aftermath of a fickle and unpredictable Tropical Storm Debby. The system continues pounding major regions of Florida into the new week after a weekend of record rains in many areas. As is always the case after notable storm events, Florida farmers and ranchers will be surveying crops, when they can …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Withdrawal of Youth Labor Rule
In this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the response and ultimate withdrawal of new rules proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor regarding youth labor. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook or Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Citrus Expo Seminar Coordinator Discusses Seminar Topics
University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann, coordinator of seminars for the Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo in North Fort Myers, discusses the broad array of topics to be addressed this year. He also addresses the “back to basics” nature of this year’s seminars. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Ag Optimism
Everett Griner tells us how the growth of agriculture looks good. 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 into Producers QuestionsJune …
Southern Gardens Joins Florida’s Natural Growers Cooperative
News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Southern Gardens becomes 14th Member of Florida’s Natural Growers Clewiston, Florida— (Southern Gardens News Release) June 22, 2012–Southern Gardens Groves Corporation of Clewiston, Florida, an industry leader in agricultural products and a premier Florida grower organization, was approved as a stockholder Sponsored …
Ag in Review for the Week of June 18, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …
Southern Peanut Farmers Federation Disappointed in Senate Farm Bill Provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 22, 2012 The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Farm Bill, S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, in the U.S. Senate. The SPFF is comprised of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, the Florida Peanut Producers Association, the Mississippi Peanut Growers Association and the Georgia Peanut Commission. …
Eat Your Veggies
The classic battle of getting kids to eat their veggies could be partly due to genetics, but extension nutrition expert Deana Hildebrand tells us how those inborn preferences can be overcome. Aversion to Veggies May be Genetic: Download Audio Getting Children to Eat Veggies: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Slow Economy Causing Some Consumers to Turn to Processed Fruits & Veggies
As many consumers continue to struggle in today’s economy, some are turning to processed veggies as an economical alternative to fresh produce. 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 …
Farm Bill Hi-lights
Tyron Spearman looks at some of the hi-lights of the Senate version of the farm bill which passed yesterday. 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 …