Several headline tidbits for Florida citrus and specialty crop growers in the two reports below, including basic facts available about a fruit fly find in the Tampa Bay area this week, and citrus crop expectations being reported out of Brazil as growers in South America begin their harvest season. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Int’l Symposium in Orlando To Address Precision Ag
University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred will host an International Symposium on Applications for Precision Agriculture in Fruits and Vegetables next January 6-9 in Orlando. Hear more details in this report, and find lots more about the program at this link (pdf file) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Sugar for Ethanol
The House Ag Committee’s proposed farm bill would allow U.S. growers to sell cane and beet sugar for use in making ethanol. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Produce Safety Research Needs
The need for increased research into food safety for fresh produce is critical for producers, according to Dr. Martha Roberts who testified recent congressional hearing on behalf of the Florida Tomato Exchange. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Picking Watermelon
2006 National Watermelon Queen Candice Fralish of Alabama offers some advice on how to choose ripe and tasty watermelon. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Collapsing Colonies
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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
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 ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …