The Florida citrus industry continues to fight citrus greening, the disease that’s contributed to a major decline in citrus production the past few years. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio was recently asked if the federal government will continue to help combat the disease. Download Audio Rubio said they will also continue to work on assurance that Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Urged to Take Survey
Alabama fruit and vegetable farmers are being reminded Monday, October 31, is the deadline to take part in a survey from Auburn University (AU). As the farm-to-table movement gains traction and consumers search for locally produced food, AU is researching the fruit and vegetable industry’s impact on Alabama. So the 15-minute survey for Alabama fruit, vegetable and tree nut farmers …
Presidential Poll in Farm Country
A new nationwide poll is out that shows farmers and ranchers favoring Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton in the presidential sweepstakes. 55 percent of respondents in the Agri-Pulse Farm and Ranch Poll say they’ll vote for the Republican candidate while 18 percent say they’ll cast a vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton. The poll shows two percent of the respondents planning …
Herb Life Secret
Today Cathy Isom answers a question many of us, and researchers, have had. Could a popular herb be the secret to a longer life? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Grown Pleased with Subway Restaurants Partnership
Consumers have been enjoying fresh, locally grown produce on their sandwiches at many of their local Subway restaurants this year. Subway and Georgia Grown announced early this past summer a partnership to promote Georgia Grown sandwich toppings in some of Subway’s restaurants. And Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black has been pleased with this promotion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida to Hold Natural Resource Meeting about Farm Bill Programs
In an effort to assist agricultural producers in meeting their land management goals while protecting our natural resources, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will hold a State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting on November 15th in Gainesville. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Florida Citrus Growers get Reduction in Taxes
From The News Service of Florida: Florida citrus growers will pay less in taxes for the recently started growing season than in past years, as the industry struggles against deadly citrus-greening disease. The Florida Citrus Commission voted Wednesday to set the tax on each 90-pound box of processed oranges, grapefruit and specialty fruits at 7 cents. The rate is what …
Florida Producers Reminded of Disaster Assistance from Hurricane Matthew
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Florida wants to remind farmers and livestock producers about the various federal farm programs that may be available to help those who experienced heavy rains, flooding and other qualifying natural disaster events related to Hurricane Matthew. Florida FSA Executive Director Rick Dantzler says their state emergency board is meeting Thursday morning. Download Audio Sponsored …
Fruit Jack O Lanterns
Cathy Isom has ideas about some great fruits you can use to make Halloween Jack O’ Lanterns. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
Wetland Reserve Easement Sign-up Underway in Florida
Agricultural landowners and Indian tribes in Florida are being reminded applications are being accepted for a Wetland Reserve Easement. This sign-up period will run until November 15, 2016 for fiscal year 2017 funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …