On this week of Thanksgiving, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the importance of agriculture and how much we have to be thankful for. To get a recipe for a tasty dish that will go perfectly with any Thanksgiving meal, click on Colorful Squash and Tomato Gratin. To see some tips on handling food safely while preparing, cooking …
County Fair
The County Fair is not what it used to be. Everett Griner tells us how it has changed rural social life. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Growers Should Consider All Factors When Choosing a Production System
New research finds that several factors need to be considered before choosing the high tunnel approach over conventional open fields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
Climate Questions
Everett Griner studies the climate and how science is nowhere near in agreement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …
Update on NASS Reports for Specialty Crop Growers
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will continue to produce a reduced number of statistical surveys in fiscal year 2014. The following report has details on how the reduced schedule will affect specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
New Farmers
There are those which choose hard work over comfort. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …
Immigration Likely to Wait Until 2014
Citing a lack of calendar time, The National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Greg Walden has said that the House would likely pass immigration reform legislation by the end of next year. And Florida Congressman Steve Southerland agrees, as he gives his thoughts on the issue. Download Audio Listen to Southerland’s complete interview here. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
More Concerns Regarding Food Safety and Modernization Act Rules
Several groups have submitted comments regarding two proposed rules under the Food Safety and Modernization Act. Download Audio The comment period has been extended a week to November 22, 2013. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NACD Expresses Concerns on Proposed FDA Rule
The first round of comments on The FDA standards for “Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption” closed on Friday, and Earl Garber, president of the National Association of Conservation Districts, says they have concerns regarding the proposed regulations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under Secretary Hagen “Today I am announcing that I will be embarking in mid-December on a new challenge in the private sector. I am grateful to Secretary Vilsack for the opportunity …