The folks who breed new varieties of tomato plants will soon have the tools they need to make tomatoes better for farmers and for consumers. In this report, USDA reporter Gary Crawford talks with USDA Chief Scientist Catherine Woteki who says that success in mapping the genetic makeup of tomato plants could eventually bring consumers more of what they say …
Young Sugar Farmers Tell Congress Sugar Policy Key To Their Future
WASHINGTON (American Sugar Alliance) — If the no-cost U.S. sugar policy were weakened or eliminated during Senate consideration of the Farm Bill, young sugar producers would exit the business and jeopardize future domestic supplies, a group of sugar farmers and lenders under the age of 35 told Senators in a letter today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Ag Producers Receive Less for their Goods in May
According to the latest USDA Agricultural Prices report, most ag producers received less for their commodities in for May than they did in April, as Rod Bain has the details. 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 …
John Hayes Named UF/IFAS Dean for Research
NEWS RELEASE – Univ. of FL Institute of Food and Agric. Sciences GAINESVILLE, Fla. — John Hayes has been named dean for research of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station. The appointment takes effect July 1. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Higher Level of Confidence in Safety of U.S. Food Supply
Good news for agriculture as the latest numbers show there’s a higher level of confidence in the safety of the U.S. food supply. 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 …
Florida Commissioner Spotlight on 2012 Florida Energy Summit
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Adam Putnam talks about the upcoming 2012 Florida Energy Summit, August 15th through 17th, in Orlando. Find out more and register online at FloridaEnergySummit.com. Download Audio Plus a reminder you can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Environmental Working Group Enters Farm Bill Debate
In a recent national media teleconference, the Environmental Working Group entered the Farm Bill debate specifically attacking the specialty crop insurance program, as Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper has the story. 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 …
DuPont Offers Fontelis for Peanut, Fruit & Veggie Growers
New DuPont™ Fontelis™ fungicide delivers broad-spectrum peanut disease control as Bond McInnes, fungicide technical manager for DuPont Crop Protection, said growers will be very excited about the success they will have with it. Download Audio And, McInnes has the details on how Fontelis can also provide small fruit and vegetable growers with long-lasting protection. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
State of Georgia to Streamline Services for Agricultural Exports
ATLANTA, May 31, 2012 – Farmers in Georgia will benefit from streamlined export assistance thanks to an agreement signed today by Chris Cummiskey, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), and Gary Black, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
USDA Secretary Vilsack on Newest U.S. Farm Exports Forecast
WASHINGTON, May 31, 2012 –Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement regarding USDA’s third-quarter forecast released today showing U.S. farm exports reaching the second-highest level on record at $134.5 billion in fiscal year 2012: 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 …