This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about Arbor Day in Florida, which falls on January 20th this year. More information is available online by clicking on Arbor Day. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Farm Bill
Everett Griner explains to us today about the 2012 Farm Bill needing close attention. Download Audio 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
Ag Secretary Vilsack’s Wish for 2012
As we kick off a new year it is time to get rejuvenated, make New Year Resolutions and to start anew, and the following reports have some details regarding a few of Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s wishes for 2012. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Bee Killer
Bumble Bees face some mysterious disease. Everett Griner tells us about this. Download Audio 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
Agritourism Event Coming Up & USDA Counts Will Continue
Tyron Spearman today has a reminder about an agritourism event coming up next week along with a followup concerning earlier news that USDA was going to cut back on the number of ag surveys they do each year. Agritourism: Download Audio Count: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Video of AL Labor Shortage Meeting Now Online
The recently held meeting regarding Alabama’s chronic labor shortages can now be viewed online at www.agi.alabama.gov. Download Audio 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
Fresh from Florida Parade Highlighting FL Specialty Crop Industry
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, through its Fresh From Florida marketing campaign, has partnered with Florida Citrus Sports to host the Fresh From Florida Parade on December 31, in Orlando. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
FL H2-A Workers to See 4 Cent Increase – GA Will Jump by 27 Cents
The newly announced minimum hourly wage rates for H-2A workers will require Florida and Georgia growers to increase their wages. Download Audio 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 …
Congress has Joined Fight to Stop Youth Farm Labor Restrictions
In response to the U.S. Department of Labor pushing to restrict the ability of youth to do farm work, legislation has been introduced in Congress with more expected to come. Download Audio 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 …
Southern Diversity
Today Everett Griner takes a look at olives, and the new promise they show as a new crop. Download Audio 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, …