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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Work Being Done for Annual Citrus Forecast

The National Ag Statistics Service will release their first citrus numbers of the year on October 8, 2010 and Florida State Director, Jeff Geuder, says they are busy working on the official numbers as some work is already completed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …

ARRA Dollars to Upgrade Bee Research Facility

The Agriculture Research Service’s Bee Research Laboratory, which is leading USDA’s efforts to find the cause of Colony Collapse Disorder, will soon have a new home. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida Sweet Corn

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida sweet corn. Download Audio Click on Roasted Sweet Corn on the Cob to view a delicious recipe for Florida sweet corn on the FDACS Division of Marketing web site. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Pigweed

Everett Griner tells us about this new threat to southern crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026

Experience Atlanta this January during AG CONNECT Expo 2011

Atlanta, a city with a global outlook, is host for the 2011 AG CONNECT Expo and has created a special website to highlight for attendees the compelling experiences they can enjoy this coming January when not on the show floor or attending an education session. AG CONNECT Expo is the new global Ag trade show in North America, slated for …

AG CONNECT Expo 2011 will feature “Safety Zone” exhibit pavilion

Farm and ranch safety is critical to success in agriculture today and safety is the focus of a special exhibit pavilion at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. The Safety Zone will be coordinated by the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® program and will be an interactive space with engaging activities and informative educational demonstrations. AG CONNECT Expo is the next generation global …

Time is Now to Advance Alternative Energy Initiatives

The concept of farm to fuel is not exactly new, but Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Michael Scuse, says now is the time to implement alternative energy strategies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle …

Helping Small Farmers Maintain High Food-Safety Standards

University of Florida experts are offering workshops to educate small producers on essential practices and record-keeping, which can help protect consumers and increase sales. Download Audio Two workshops are scheduled for August 24 and 25 at the North Florida Research and Education Center in Live Oak. For more details visit http://nfrec.ifas.ufl.edu. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The …

National Catfish Month

For more than 20 years, America has set aside the month of August to celebrate a great American farm-raised fish and honor the U.S. farmer who works diligently to give us this seafood favorite year-round. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …