Adam Basford with the Florida Farm Bureau gives us the latest details regarding the fight against EPA’s final rules for the Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Florida’s waters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Final Worskhop held on Competition Issues in Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2010—The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice today held the fifth of five joint public workshops to explore the appropriate role for antitrust and regulatory enforcement in American agriculture. The workshop, led by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, examined margins at various levels of the agricultural supply chain. The …
Dr. Barry Brecke Retires after 35 Years
After 35 years, Dr. Barry Brecke with University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education center in Milton has decided to retire as a special reception was held for him last week. I caught up with Barry as he looked back over his 35 years as a weed scientist. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
FFA
FFA is perhaps America’s finest youth group. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
Unsettled Issue
Farm Subsidies are still a problem. What is the solution? Everett Griner takes a look at this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Deep Freeze Settles Over Florida And May Stay A While
A wave of artic air is settling in over Florida, threatening crops there. Download Audio Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, talking about the areas of Florida that could be hit by this week’s freeze. Download Audio Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, talking about what Florida crops might be susceptible to damage from this week’s deep freeze. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida Mullet
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the availability and value of Florida mullet. More information and some recipes for mullet are available online by clicking on Florida Mullet Brochure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Not So Sweet
Everett Griner tells us how the sugar crop may be coming up short. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
FFB Sponsoring Three Upcoming Labor Seminars
Florida Farm Bureau is sponsoring some upcoming Labor Seminars and assistant director of Ag Policy, Joshua Craft, encourages growers to attend these free opportunities to learn more about the ever changing rules of labor. Download Audio Seminar Schedule: Monday, Dec. 6 at the Hardee County Civic Center in Wauchula Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Florida Citrus Building (Nora Mayo Hall) …
The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act Sent to President.mp3
The House passed the Child Nutrition Bill, sending it to the President for his signature and making it the first major legislation to clear the lame duck session of Congress. Download Audio The passing of The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act is good news for those in the produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …