Shirley Sherrod, the former director of USDA’s Rural Development Program in Georgia, has accepted a personal apology from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for her wrongful firing. During a lengthy face to face meeting on Tuesday the Secretary formally offered Sherrod the position of deputy director of the office of Advocacy and Outreach, but Sherrod turned down the offer as …
Pickup Trucks
This farm utility vehicle has evolved. It’s not just for farming anymore. Everett Griner tells us how hard it is for a producer to find one for the farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Forestry Industry Rebounding
Jeff Doran, executive vice president of the Florida Forestry Association, says the forestry industry is very cyclical, and he believes they are starting to see things turn around for the better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
The Mighty Muscadine
These large thick skinned grapes have often been referred to as the super fruit of the south. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
USDA Opens New Plant Inspection Station in Miami
A new $25 million plant inspection station has been opened in Miami to meet the increasing demand for plant inspection and processing services. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
Potato Growers Get Relief from Updated Retaliatory Tariff Schedule
The recent announcement by the Mexican Government regarding a change to its retaliatory tariff schedule has given potato growers some relief. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
FL Gov Race: Dem Choice for Lt Gov Makes Strong Ag Statement
Feature Commentary Tapping Rod Smith as her Lieutenant Governor running-mate, Alex Sink makes a strong agriculture statement about her candidacy for Florida’s top job. Sink herself is said to have grown up in an agricultural family, but Smith’s roots in Florida agriculture run deep, as do his roots in public service. Rod Smith is no newcomer to agriculture, or Florida …
UF Farm Field Day at Jay
The Extension Farm Field Day at the West Florida Research and Education Center near Jay will be this Thursday, August 26th as Dr. Barry Brecke said they will be highlighting both row and specialty crops this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Water
Growing consumption is a concern and Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026
Recent Recalls Not a Motivating Factor in Food Safety Legislation
Eventhough the latest recall does not affect the produce industry directly, it has many wondering if this large recall could be the motivating factor the Senate needs in passing food safety legislation. However, American Farm Bureau Federation Food Safety Policy Specialist, Kelli Ludlum, doesn’t think so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …