When Parke Wright stopped by the Southeast AgNet exhibit during Citrus Expo 2012 in August, he explained his connections with a big food show exhibition in Saudi Arabia, where he has developed many contacts in business and government. In recent days we received these photos from Parke (wearing the cowboy hat) as he worked a “Fresh From Florida” exhibit there. …
School Lunch Week Celebrating Positive Changes in Cafeterias Across FL
National School Lunch Week is putting a spotlight on the healthy foods and positive changes that schools have incorporated into their menus, such as including Fresh From Florida produce from local growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Estate Taxes
The estate tax laws are a threat to the agriculture community. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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, 2026
Sulfur Significantly Boost Tomato Yields
The addition of sulfur to the soil before planting could significantly boost yields for tomato farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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, 2026
Slow Cooking
Tina Hanes with USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline gives us some hot tips for using the slow cooker. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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, …
Commercially Available Banker Plants Can Protect Greenhouse Crops
A recent trend in biological pest control, banker plants have been found to provide food and shelter to natural enemies of target pests. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …
Disappointing Study
Everett Griner tells us of a study that revealed organic foods only cost more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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, 2026
Single Tomato Audit to be Launched Oct 18
Reggie Brown with the Florida Tomato exchange says starting Wednesday, October 18 Florida growers will be able to participate in a single audit system. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …
Tomatoes Could Lower Stroke Risk
A new study published in the journal Neurology, finds there may be some big health benefits to eating tomatoes by lowering your risk of stroke. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …
Academy of Pediatrics Encourage Implementation of New Food Safety Rules
The American Academy of Pediatrics has joined the long list of health, industry and consumer groups who have written to the White House urging the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …