As Florida growers rush to beat the freeze, highway restrictions have been eased to help them get those crops to market and processing. Report (1:00 mp3) Citrus is the biggest concern, but strawberries, beans, cukes, corn and eggplant are also in danger. Report (1:30 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
FL Trucking Restrictions Eased to Transport Freeze-Vulnerable Crops
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is alerting the state’s agricultural producers that some highway restrictions have been eased to enable them to quickly harvest and transport crops that are vulnerable to the impending freezing weather conditions. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …
Both Farm Bill Versions Include More For Specialty Crops
In this report, central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says while both House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill inlcude more than past Farm Bills in terms of specialty crops, diligence is needed to keep it that way. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …
New Watermelon Not So Sweet
USDA researchers have developed new varieties of watermelon with less sugar. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …
Conference to Address Labor Issues
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable conference coming up next month in Savannah Georgia will feature Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) and a focus on immigration and labor issues. Find out more at www.gfvga.org. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the “Fresh From Florida” promotional video spots that ran on the CBS “Super Screen” in Times Square last month. More information about the promotion can be found online. To view the TV versions that are currently running on cable television, visit “Fresh From Florida” Holiday Television Spots. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
FL Congressman Adam Putnam re Farm Bill & Budget
Upon his return to Florida from the Nation’s Capitol for the holidays, Florida Congressman Adam Putnam spoke to Southeast AgNet about a number of ag news items coming together in Congress over the past week or so. Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
Leafy Green Comments
USDA got more comments than expected on a plan to create a national safety and certification program for leafy green vegetables. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …
USDA RMA Partners With SE F&V Conference
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable conference coming up next month in Savannah Georgia is being held in partnership with USDA’s Risk Management Agency. Find out more at www.gfvga.org. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
Food Safety Focus at Ag Expo
Food safety was in focus at the Florida Ag expo last week. Florida Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson commended the state’s fruit and vegetable industry for working diligently on food safety issues. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …