On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Dr. Michael Short, Equine Programs Manager with the Division of Animal Industry at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services urges horse owners to contact their veterinarian and have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. More information about these serious mosquito-borne equine diseases is available on the website of …
Return Census of Ag Surveys
Farmers are being reminded Census of Agriculture surveys need to be returned by the end of this month, as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …
Flavor Added
Taste or nutrition? Consumers are asking for more taste in their food. Everett Griner tells us what is being done to get it there. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week of May 6, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
Senate Ag Committee Releases Draft 2013 Farm Bill
The Senate Ag Committee has officially released their 2013 Farm Bill draft and according to Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow, the bipartisan 2013 Farm Bill represents the most significant reform of American agriculture policy in decades. 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 …
Beef Exports to Taiwan Rebound Nicely
March numbers show a nice rebound in beef shipments to Taiwan, as Dan Halstrom with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, looks at how important this market is to our meat exports. Download Audio Complete first-quarter export results for U.S. beef, pork and lamb are available online. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Florida Legislature Sends Budget to Scott
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The Legislature sent the proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 to Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday, giving him 15 days to determine whether to sign the bill and which projects to strike if he does. The $74.5 billion spending blueprint would Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Possible Timeline for a New Farm Bill
Things have picked back up in our nation’s capitol when it comes to getting a new farm bill, as Colin Woodall with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, looks at the possible timeline after the markups are completed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Up, Up and Away
Just in case you haven’t noticed, food cost are continuing to rise. Everett Griner tells us what to expect in the near future. 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 …
USDA Designates 6 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas in two separate designations. 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 …