FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Literacy Day

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This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about this year’s Ag Literacy Day, scheduled for March 23. More information is available online by clicking on Ag News. Download Audio Online registration for the event is available on the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s web site. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Herbs & Spices

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Specialty crop production is slowing and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …

FL NRCS Organic Initiatives Reminder

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Just a quick reminder that the 2010 funding deadline for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Organics Initiative is coming up on March 12, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

USDA and FDA Continuing Cooperative Food Safety Efforts

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration are continuing to work together to enhance the safety and quality of fresh produce. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

Chill Hours

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Peach and apple growers are optimistic. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025

Decision About Review of Key Pesticide Ruling Expected Next Week

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More water issues are on the forefront as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce next week whether it will review a lower court ruling imposing Clean Water Act permitting requirements on the application of pesticides on, over or near water. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

USDA Proposes Changes in Crop Insurance Program

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The USDA has proposed changes in the Crop Insurance Program that will improve producer access to crop insurance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …

I Love Farmers…They Feed My Soul

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There is a new campaign designed to close the disconnect that a lot of consumers have from the farm. And in these three reports, Annalisa Clarke, manager of the I Love Farmers…They Feed My Soul campaign, explains how they are using the social media platform to reach their target audience. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry …

Growing Mushrooms

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Everett Griner shows us how small farmer success requires dedication. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, …

Putnam Speaks to the FL EPA Water Nutrient Standards Issue

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Just in from Congressman Adam Putnam’s office: ORLANDO – Congressman Adam Putnam today submitted a statement to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency’s proposed rules for numeric nutrient standards for Florida waters: “Thank you for the opportunity to share my views on this important matter. Floridians understand that water quality will determine the future of our state. People from …