Produce Responsible for Nearly Half of Foodborne Illnesses in 2008

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report showing that fruits, nuts and vegetables accounted for nearly half of all reported U.S. illnesses from E. coli, salmonella and other foodborne bacteria in 2008. 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 …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Tasty Tomato that is Bred to Travel

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about a new fresh market tomato hybrid variety, now available to the public, that was specifically bred for better flavor, disease resistance and portability. More information is available online by clicking on Tasti-Lee(tm) Tomato Market Improvement Project. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Weak Voice

Rural America is losing its power. How? 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 …

Ag in Review for the Week of September 5, 2011

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …

Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Remembers 9/11

We join you in remembering those whose lives were taken. As we take time to reflect on the 10th Anniversary of a day none of us will ever forget, let us come together to grieve, to remember, to express our gratitude to those who demonstrated what it is to be a hero, and to pledge ourselves to live in honor …

Info Now Available for 2012 FL NRCS Programs

Florida NRCS assistant state Conservationist, Jeff Woods, wants to remind producers who are interested in implementing conservation programs in 2012 about the October 31, 2011 batching date. 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 …

FL Fall Veggie Survey Underway

Jeff Geuder, director of the Florida field office for the National Ag Statistics Service, says they are well underway with their fall vegetable survey. 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 …

Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Veggies

USDA’s MyPlate program is moving forward with its first themed message encouraging consumers to – Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables. 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, …