A Push for Better School Lunches

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that despite severe budget constraints, the School Lunch Program needs to remain a high priority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

FL Gov Crist Again Extends Trucking Order for Ag

Dan Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Set to expire Monday January 25, 2010 at midnight, Florida Governor Charlie Crist has again extended his order easing trucking restrictions,this time until February 1, 2010. CLICK HERE to find a printable pdf copy of the order, and remember, all haulers should keep a copy of the executive order in the truck when transporting fruit and produce. Sponsored ContentValley Helps …

Global Marketing

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Global marketing is still costly. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026

Direct Marketing is a Great Avenue for Specialty Crop Growers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA economist Michelle Dapra says the growing trend of direct marketing of agricultural products is a win for small specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

Researchers Studying Wild Bees

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops

As scientists struggle to come to grips with Colony Collapse Disorder they have begun to cast a worried eye towards wild bees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

Bronson on Tour of Freeze Damage

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson took a tour of crops damaged by this month’s freeze and says that some growers may have a tough time recouping their investment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …

Dan Florida, General, Specialty Crops

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the export of Florida strawberries to Ireland last month. More information is available online by clicking on Florida Strawberries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Going Green

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Being organic, or sustainable. Everett Griner tells us…Well, you decide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026

FFB Preparing to Re-Introduce General Ag Bill for 2010 Session

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Florida’s legislative session convenes on March 2, but Ben Parks, director of state legislative affairs for Florida Farm Bureau, says they have already started to prepare. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

National Organic Program Now Independent

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA implemented the National Organic Program nation-wide back in 2001, but it has recently undergone a significant change. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …