During a recent speech to introduce the new US postal service pollinator stamps, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns talked about the importance of honey bees, how Colony Collapse Disorder is affecting bees in 35 states, and what USDA is doing about it. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …
The Perfect Strawberry Plant
A Maryland berry breeder thinks he has found the perfect strawberry plant – with single-bladed leaves, dozens of single-flowered trusses, each holding one berry – all ripening at the same time. Read more from the University of Maryland. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Young Farmer Produce Leader
Erin Hanas Archey of Oviedo, an economic analyst for A. Duda & Sons, Inc. and a member of Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Group, has been named to the 13th Produce Industry Leadership Class by United Fresh Produce Association. Read release from Florida Farm Bureau. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle …
Valent Select Max for Leafy Greens
Valent USA Corporation has announced a new registration for its Select Max Herbicide to be used on pulse crops such as dry beans and peas, as well as other specialty crops like asparagus and leafy greens. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
COOL Comment Request
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened the comment period for mandatory country of origin labeling of beef, lamb, pork, perishable agricultural commodities, and peanuts. More information can be found here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …
Red, White and Green
The red white and green of watermelon goes with the red white and blue of Independence Day and Georgia’s two senators have introduced legislation designating the month of July as National Watermelon Month. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
Pollinator Stamps
Last week was National Pollinators Week, and Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns capped off the commemoration on Friday with the introduction of a series of pollinator stamps. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …
USDA Official Talks with Growers About Farm Bill
USDA Undersecretary for Research, Education and Economics Gale Buchanan was in Ft. Pierce earlier this week to talk about the administration’s farm bill proposals that include guaranteed research dollars for specialty crops and biofuels. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …
Florida Specialty Crops Foundation Works
The newly renamed Florida Specialty Crop Foundation is stepping up its efforts to serve the agricultural community in the state. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
UnderSecretary Bruce Knight Relays Farm Bill Concerns
As markup work continues in the ag committees, USDA is relaying their concerns when it comes to how certain sections are being looked at for the new farm bill. UnderSecretary Bruce Knight attended the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention Thursday to relay some of those concerns.  Report (1:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd …