TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has positively identified the presence of laurel wilt disease, a destructive disease of redbay, avocado and other trees in the laurel family (Lauraceae), on three swamp bay trees in south Miami-Dade County. State and federal agriculture officials are working with the industry and University of Florida’s Institute of Food and …
Florida Could Benefit From East Coast Broccoli Efforts
In response to the rising cost of shipping and the growing eat local movement, there is a $5 million effort to grow broccoli on the east coast. 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 …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Speaking up for Ag
In advance of the 2011 Florida Legislative Session, starting March 8, 2-11, this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam encouraging those in the Ag community to speak up about issues of importance to agriculture and the rural way of life. For news and information about Florida agriculture, visit FreshFromFlorida.com on the web. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
G. E. Controversy
Everett Griner answers the question…Is G. E. planting research enough? 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 …
Former President Clinton Says Food versus Fuel is a Global Debate
With the debate of food versus fuel ongoing, Former President Bill Clinton told an audience at USDA’s recently held Ag Outlook Forum that ag producers on a global scale are facing similar challenges. 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 …
Tomatoes Officially Vindicated in 2008 Salmonella Outbreak
Scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have officially vindicated tomatoes in the 2008 salmonella outbreak that was eventually correctly linked to jalapeño and serrano peppers. 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 …
Putnam Pushing for Control of School Cafeterias
Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam is pushing legislation that would transfer all school nutrition programs to the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 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, …
2011 Inflation
2010 food costs are up again. Inflation is skyrocketing and Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …
Ag Secretary Believes Government Shutdown will be Avoided
With an upcoming deadline of March 4, 2011 to approve the fiscal year 2011 budget some are talking about the probability of a government shutdown. But Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that he believes that scenario will most likely be avoided. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
House Budget Could Affect Fruit and Veggie Vouchers
The House of Representatives has passed their version of the fiscal year 2011 budget, making deep cuts in many programs including $750 million from the Women Infant and Children budget. Concerning many that it will jeopardize fruit and vegetable vouchers in that program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …