TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam has announced the appointment of Dr. Lisa Conti as deputy commissioner and chief science officer for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Organic Vegetable & Fruit Sales Total $1.7 billion
The National Agricultural Statistics Service 2011 Certified Organic Production Survey revealed that more than $1 billion worth of organic vegetables and about $620 million worth of organic fruits were harvested in the U.S. in 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Ag in Review for the Week of October 1, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Reaction from Tomato Industry Regarding Threat of Mexican Trade War
Mexico is threatening retaliatory tariffs if the Department of Commerce does indeed end the 16-year-old Mexican tomato suspension agreement as it has stated in a preliminary ruling. But Reggie Brown with the Florida Tomato Exchange says any such retaliatory action would be ludicrous. Download Audio Click here for the complete interview with the Florida Tomato Exchange Executive Director. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
2013 Farming Decisions
Everett Griner tells us about tough decisions farmers are facing this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
FL Ag Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation have announced four agricultural leaders in Florida who will be inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. The Agricultural Hall of Fame recognizes men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the state’s agriculture industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
Food Imports
Fruit and vegetable imports are expanding. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …
FL Tomato Exchange Exec Gives Update on Suspension Agreement
With the issues regarding the 16-year suspension agreement between U.S. and Mexico gaining national attention, we spoke to Reggie Brown with the Florida Tomato Exchange regarding the current status of the suspension case and what to expect going forward. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Specialty Crops Receive Funding to Enhance Economic Opportunities
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced approximately $55 million in 56 specialty crop block grants to states that fund 748 initiatives across the country to strengthen markets and expand economic opportunities for local and regional producers. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Women Farmers
Everett Griner digs up an interesting statistic. There are more women in ag colleges than men. Surprising? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …