We spoke with Dr. Jim Gorny, PMA vice president of food safety and technology, about the FDA’s release of three final rules to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act and the impacts this legislation will have on the produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Agriculture Seen as One Way to Pave Way to Improved U.S./Cuban Relations
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack lead a delegation of U.S. government officials to Cuba last week, to talk with officials there as another step toward better relations with that country. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Kitchen Utensils Can Spread Bacteria from Produce
Most of us know to take extra care when handling raw meats because of cross contamination. But do we take that same care when cutting and grating fruits and vegetables? A recent study from the University of Georgia found that bacteria on produce can contaminate other items through the continued use of knives and graters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Varroa Mites and CCD
The Varroa mite is now accepted as one of the major causes of Colony Collapse Disorder, the mysterious disease that is killing our Honey Bees. Everett Griner talks about the Varroa mite in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Learn more about Honey Bee health and Colony Collapse Disorder. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
University of Florida/IFAS Honors Representative Raburn
The University of Florida/IFAS recently honored Representative Jake Raburn from Hillsborough County as their legislator of the year. UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne, says Raburn has been a key supporter of IFAS. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
Pecan Truffle Time
You may have known about pecans all of your life, but, if you have not heard of Pecan Truffles you will. Everett Griner talks about pecan trees producing two different crops in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Read more on Dr. Tim Brenneman, College of Agricultural Sciences, University of Georgia, and his discovery of the Pecan Truffles in the mid-1980’s. …
The Daughter of Peanut Farmers: An Interview with Krysta Harden
USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden was recently profiled by the Female Farmer Project. Deputy Secretary Harden launched the Women in Agriculture Mentoring Network to help women across the country connect with other women leaders in agriculture. Join the conversation by e-mailing agwomenlead@usda.gov. To find out more about the impact women have on agriculture in each state and across the country, …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending November 13, 2015
In our weekly recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Trans-Pacific Partnership and what’s in it for cattle producers, what poultry producers can do to help keep Avian Influenza out of their operations, what Cotton Incorporated is doing to keep cotton garments competitive with other fibers, Colony Collapse Disorder and more. To hear weekly …
CCD Again
Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) continues to destroy our honeybees and threaten our future. Everett Griner talks about CCD still threatening crops in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Florida Faces Second Challenge on ‘Amendment 1’ Spending
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 12, 2015………. A Gainesville-based environmental group has launched a second legal challenge to how lawmakers carried out a constitutional amendment that requires spending on land acquisition and preservation. The Florida Defenders of the Environment wants a Leon County circuit judge to block the Department of Environmental Protection, …