This is a problem that consumers have to deal with at the grocery store, but, Everett Griner tells us why the producers are not able to downsize. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
House Farm Bill Draft Removes “Fresh” from School Program
Like the Senate version, the draft of the House’s 2012 Farm includes strong provisions and funding for specialty crops. However, there are also some variations from the Senate version, such as language that would open the School’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program up to frozen and canned products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Role of 4-H Around the Globe
Mary Crave with the National Institute for Food and Agriculture who says over the last few decades several 4-H clubs have been built around the globe with even more being developed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Farm Interest
Farming is a mystery to most. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Honeybee Research Expanding Far Beyond Colony Collapse Disorder
For the last several years any talks of honeybees has been quickly followed by discussions of colony collapse disorder, USDA entomologist Bart Smith says that while discovering the cause and hopefully the solution for colony collapse disorder is an extremely important issue, it actually isn’t the only one concerning the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Preventing Invasive Pest from Invading Summer Travel
Summertime often means vacation time and Greg Rosenthal with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reminds those traveling abroad to be aware of rules and regulations designed to prevent the introduction of invasive pests. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
NRCS Plays a Key Role in AL Clean Water Partnership
Allison Jenkins with the Alabama Clean Water Partnership says the key to tacking the water quality issue is partnerships, which is why she is pleased with the working relationship they have with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Power Outages and the Food in Your Refrigerator and Freezer
The threat of bad weather could also threaten your food safety. Diane Van with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service gives us a few tips regarding power outages and the food in your refrigerator and freezer. Refrigerator: Download Audio Freezer: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Laser Labeling Could be Expanded Far Beyond Citrus
After years of research, the final comment period is underway on Food and Drug Administration approval of laser light labeling of citrus. But UF’s Ed Exteberria says the technology is now advancing to other forms of produce and could eventually branch out to other parts of the ag sector. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll …
FL NRCS WRP Projects Offering Long-Term Conservation Research and Solutions
The Natural Resources Conservation Service Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property. Hilary Swain, executive director of Archbold Biological Station in Venus, FL, says the restoration projects that they have enrolled under WRP allows for both long-term and short-term collaboration and research. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …