Everett Griner tells us about how the CRP is now being a more focused program. 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
FL Nursery Growers Welcomed the Early Spring
It seems that the heat came early this year to Florida, but after several extremely cold winters, Jim Spratt with the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association says that nursery growers welcomed it. 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 …
Farm Bill will be No Easy Task
Today Tyron Spearman looks at what some are saying in our nation’s capitol about how writing a new farm bill will be no easy task. 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 …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam about the Florida Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, which provides women participating in the WIC program with coupons that can be redeemed for fresh produce at participating retail farmers’ markets in North Florida. More information is available online at WIC/Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on …
One Person’s Garnish Could be Another’s Medicine
Parsley and celery are often utilized more for their decorative attributes than their health benefits, but new research now shows that they could have value in helping prevent certain breast cancer tumor cells from multiplying. 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 …
New Scan Can Scrutinize Produce While Still at the Packing House
USDA scientist have developed and patented an experimental, cutting-edge optical scanning system that would use two different kinds of lighting, a sophisticated camera and other pieces of equipment to scrutinize fresh produce while they are still at the packinghouse. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Open Ports
The Japan food imports will continue. Everett Griner tells us why. 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
Ag Playing a Key Role in Improved Job Numbers
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that the latest national employment numbers for April exemplifies how agriculture continues to be a key factor in the economic recovery. 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 …
Watermelon Board Realignment in Works
The Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on a proposed rule to change the boundaries of all the districts and add two importer seats to the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Comments may be submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov by June 6. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
The Trend of Food Foraging
Consumers food palates are expanding and so seems there need to find different and unique ingredients. 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