USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) began issuing phytosanitary certificates for fresh U.S. potato exports to the border zone in Mexico. These phytosanitary certificates are based on the import requirements from the 2003 work plan, which allows shipments of U.S. potatoes into the 26 kilometer zone south of the border. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Proposed Water Rule Turns to PR Campaign
Many folks are scratching their head over new the Environmental Protection Agency’s public relations campaign, “Ditch the Myth”, concerning the proposed Waters of the United States rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Citrus Greening 2014
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the challenges Florida’s citrus industry is facing, specifically citrus greening. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Nomination Deadline Nearing for FSA County Committees
USDA’s Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan Garcia reminds farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers that Aug. 1, 2014, is the deadline for local FSA county committee nominations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
Calling All Kid Chefs: 2014 Student Chef Cook-Off Kicks Off
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – Are you a student going into 4th through 12th grade? Do you like to cook? Then this is the contest for you! The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is searching for student chef ambassadors to promote “Fresh From Florida” recipes and products. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Ag in Review Ending the Week of July 18, 2014
This is recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast featuring reports regarding the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule, the peanut checkoff being approved in Alabama, did you know recent research efforts have been underway using aging methods on beef value cuts? To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
Growing Blueberries at Brooksville Ridge in Florida
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla., July 18, 2014—Blueberries were not a trendy super food when MaryAnn Stein first heard about growing them in Florida 30-years ago at a cocktail party. But she remembers being very interested. After raising two children and working an office job, with a degree in anthropology and no experience in agriculture, …
New Disease Hits Georgia Vidalia Onion Crop
Georgia is the only state that produces sweet Vidalia onions. It’s also the only state where onion farmers are tackling a new disease called yellow bud. Download Audio To learn more about this disease affecting Georgia’s Vidalia onion crop click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
FDOC Working on Retail Movement
Doug Ackerman, executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus, talks about work involving retail movement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …
Georgia Turf Grass at World Cup
Did you know that turf grass from Georgia was used during the recent World Cup? Cindy Zimmerman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …