This week Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson helped unveil a new health initiative designed to get Floridians to eat more fruits and vegetables. At an event in the Capitol Plaza, Bronson promoted the nationally sponsored “Fruits & Veggies – More Matters” campaign and told those in attendance that eating Florida produce is one of the easiest ways to improve one’s …
Celery Hard to Sell
Despite the fact that it is healthy and nutritious and has almost no calories, celery is not very popular. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Johanns Promotes Specialty Crops in Farm Bill
US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns continues to promote the administration’s 2007 Farm Bill proposal wherever he goes. At a renewable energy forum in Indiana last week, Johanns went over the major aspects of the bill, which includes new benefits for specialty crop producers. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Commissioner Supports EAT Healthy
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson supports legislation in Congress that would provide Florida farmers with the same level of federal assistance other states have long been provided. The bill would ensure specialty crop farmers — such as those that grow fresh fruits, vegetables and nursery plants — have access to a wide array of federal agricultural programs. The measure, known …
Vidalia Shipping Date Set
The Vidalia® Onion Advisory Panel has recommended April 10 as the shipping date to begin the 2007 Vidalia Onion Marketing Season. The anel recommended the date after examining this year’s crop and determining the best times to harvest and begin shipping. Vidalia® onions shipped prior to April 10 must have a federal-state inspection certificate stating the onions have met the …
More Matters so EAT Healthy
To encourage Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables, the Produce for Better Health Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and USDA have unveiled a new public health initiative, Fruits & Veggies – More Matters. Also this week, a bi-partisan group of congressmen introduced the EAT Healthy America Act. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Ag Irrigation Tax Exemption Proposed for FL
In this report State Representative Baxter Troutman discusses the need for a tax exemption on equipment purchases for low-volume irrigation systems. It is one of the bills Troutman is proposing state lawmakers adopt this Session so ag irrigation equipment gets the same tax exemptions that other ag inputs already receive. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Fresh From Florida Sebring Race
The “Fresh from Florida” message will be promoted to millions of people during the 55th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring this week. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Board Provides …
SWFREC Mourns Passing of Vegetable Specialist
The Southwest Florida Research and Education Center is grieving the loss of Dr. Kent Cushman, assistant professor of vegetable horticulture. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
South Florida Organic Certification Workshop
Purpose: To help growers and other individuals interested in pursuing Organic Certification with the USDA National Organic Program. Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Time: 9:00 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Location: University of Florida IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center 18905 SW 280 Street, Homestead, FL 33031, tel: 305-246-7001 Registration cost – $15.00 per person (Lunch, coffee break and educational materials included …