Everett Griner talks about healthy foods begin with apples in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Update for Citrus Growers Interested in TAP Dollars
We’ve mentioned that it’s been a month since USDA announced new financial support for Florida citrus growers impacted by citrus greening. So I asked State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Florida, Rick Dantzler, if growers were stopping by their local FSA offices to take part in this new program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides …
Commissioner McMillan Declares Friday, October 24th Food Day in Alabama
From the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries: Montgomery, AL – Tomorrow, Friday, October 24, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan will join state leaders and organizers across the state in an effort to support Food Day, a national celebration focusing on the importance of a healthy diet and improving food policy. This year is the first year Food …
Georgia Leads the Nation in Blueberry Production
It’s official…with the tally from the 2014 growing season complete, Georgia now leads the nation in blueberry production. From the University of Georgia: University of Georgia blueberry breeder Scott NeSmith, who is often credited with helping to create the beginnings of this blueberry tsunami, was surprised to hear Georgia’s production topped the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for …
Putnam Optimistic on Fight against Citrus Greening
When it comes to the fight against citrus greening, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam says the Florida citrus industry is going to beat this thing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
Fresh From Florida Program Gives Members Edge at PMA Fresh Summit 2014
Fresh From Florida Chef Justin Timineri offered up numerous tasty tidbits, once again a crowd pleaser at the big Fresh From Florida exhibit area in the huge Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit 2014. Held this week in Anaheim, California, the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Fresh From Florida program once again offered its members a great opportunity to work together …
EPA Launches a Voluntary Star-Rating Program to Reduce Pesticide Drift
From the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON-The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a new voluntary Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) program to encourage the use of verified, safer pesticide spray products to reduce exposure and pesticide movement while saving farmers money in pesticide loss. “Every year state and local agencies receive thousands of complaints about the impacts of pesticide drift on …
New “Produce Innovation Award” for Growers Offers $10K and More to Winner
In a new effort to recognize growers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and potatoes whose innovative practices enhance the role of produce in creating better lives through improved yield or quality, better availability or increased demand, Bayer Crop Science opens the application process today for its new Produce Innovation Awards program. Read on to learn more about the award worth …
Optimistic about Fruit Drop
There are still many concerns about how much of this citrus crop will be lost to fruit drop. But University of Florida scientist Jim Graham explains why he’s optimistic that premature fruit drop may not be as bad this year compared to the previous two seasons. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of …
Citrus Growers Urged to Sign Up for TAP Dollars
It’s been a month since USDA announced new financial support for Florida citrus growers impacted by citrus greening. And State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency in Florida, Rick Dantzler, is urging growers who have yet to sign up to do so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, …