With all the challenges facing lawmakers regarding the writing of the 2012 Farm Bill, long-time GOP Ag Senator Chuck Grassley acknowledges that it is going to be exceedingly tough to get it done this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
So Far So Good for FL Labor Supply
So far it seems that the immigration laws in Alabama and Georgia have not had a big impact on Florida’s labor supply for the 2012 spring harvest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
FL Wildfire Awareness Week
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Florida Forest Service offered five tips to help Floridians protect themselves against the dangers of wildfire. Wildfire Awareness Week, which recognizes the wildfires that raged through Florida in 1998, burning more than 500,000 acres and damaging or destroying 337 homes and other structures, will be held April 8 through14. …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Water Quality Standards
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the statewide standards for water quality developed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as an alternative to rules proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria Development Plan. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
All of Ag Sector Needs to Band Together to See Results
U.S. House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Jack Kingston says that during this election and farm bill year, everyone involved in the food sector needs to band together to ensure our elected officials are aware of agriculture’s needs and challenges . Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
April Dedicated to Preventing Invasive Pest
During the month of April USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will share information about the threat of invasive plant pests, diseases and harmful weeds to America’s fruits, vegetables, trees and other plants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Family Farm Threat
Everett Griner explains how EPA proposals are threatening family farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
The Need to Debunk the Myth of Costly Fresh Produce
USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says numerous studies conducted by the Agriculture Research Service prove that eating fresh produce is not cost prohibitive for consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Possible Cold Wave Causing Concern
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says some computer models are predicting a cold air mass to arrive to the southeast by Wednesday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Vilsack Defends Office and Facility Closings
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently defended the closing of several USDA research facilities and hundreds of county offices across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …