Passage of FTAs Brings Praise from Beyond our Borders

The passage of the three free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea resulted in cheers from across the nation and beyond, with both USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and Colombian Ambassador Gabriel Silva saying it is a win-win for all involved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …

National School Lunch Week

This week is being celebrated as National School Lunch Week with a theme of “School Lunch – Let’s Grow Healthy” Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 5, 2026Cattle Producers …

FFB Urges Growers to be Proactive Regarding Water Shortages

Recent heavy rains will surely help ease the water shortage for South Florida, but Charles Shinn, assistant director of government and community affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau, reminds producers that we are certainly not out of the woods yet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

2012 Farm Bill

Everett Griner explains how the 2012 Farm Bill will be “lean and mean”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …

FAITC Continuing their Effort to Educate Students About FL Specialty Crops

In a previous report we told you about Florida being awarded funding for 24 initiatives through USDA’s specialty crop block grant program and now we have more details on one of those with Florida Ag In Classroom’s Lisa Gaskalla. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Florida Hoping for Passage of Trade Deals

Florida officials are saying passage of the trade deals with Panama, Colombia and South Korea could mean thousands of jobs for the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …

Georgia Department of Ag will have a Big Presence at Sunbelt

Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says he is pleased that when the Sunbelt Ag Expo opens its gates next Tuesday, October 18, visitors will get a chance to learn more about Georgia Agriculture thanks to a partnership between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Farm Bureau. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

More Research

Population growth commands research. Why? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …

Straughn Farms Receives 2011 Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award

The 2011 recipient of the Commissioner’s Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award is Dr. Alto Straughn of Straughn Farms in Waldo who was celebrated as a pioneer in safeguarding the environment during the 70th Annual Farm Bureau Meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

FFB Looking Forward to Promoting Strong Family Farms and Communities

Florida Farm Bureau’s 70th Annual Meeting wrapped up last week and Shaun Fulford, Young Farmer and Rancher and Women’s Programs Coordinator, said they are looking forward to their 71st year focusing on strengthening family farms and communities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …