EPA Planning New Pesticide Rules to Assist Pollinators

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Environmental Protection Agency is continuing to grapple with how to control the exposure of bees to pesticides. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

Foreign Problems

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Importing insects and diseases can be very costly. Everett Griner lets us know what USDA is trying to do about this massive problem. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

USDA Expands Access to Fruits and Veggies in Public Schools

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More fresh fruits and vegetables will be going to schools for the 2011/2012 school year thanks to the expansion of assistance to state agencies for schools operating USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

Scientists Use Common Parts to Monitor Pests

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Using commercially available parts, USDA scientists and colleagues have developed a new automated system for detecting insects based on the peculiar sounds the insects make while moving. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

Buying Big

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Everett Griner checks out a question today…Does buying more cost less? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Alternative Menu Developed for Proposed School Lunch Rule

Randall Weiseman Specialty Crops, Vegetables

An alternative menu model to USDA’s proposed School Lunch rule aims to prove that limiting potatoes is not warranted. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Ag Groups Concerned about Web-Distributed Labeling of Pesticides

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Several Ag organizations joined in on a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency expressing concern regarding their effort to move toward web-distributed labeling. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Pretty Food

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Home-grown is health and pretty. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

Gulf Seafood Continues to Pass Safety Test

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that thousands of test results are continuing to prove that Gulf seafood is safe from oil and dispersant contamination. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Working for 2012

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The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Steering Committee met last week to discuss preliminary policy recommendations in advance of the 2012 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …