The folks who breed new varieties of tomato plants will soon have the tools they need to make tomatoes better for farmers and for consumers. In this report, USDA reporter Gary Crawford talks with USDA Chief Scientist Catherine Woteki who says that success in mapping the genetic makeup of tomato plants could eventually bring consumers more of what they say …
John Hayes Named UF/IFAS Dean for Research
NEWS RELEASE – Univ. of FL Institute of Food and Agric. Sciences GAINESVILLE, Fla. — John Hayes has been named dean for research of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station. The appointment takes effect July 1. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
Environmental Working Group Enters Farm Bill Debate
In a recent national media teleconference, the Environmental Working Group entered the Farm Bill debate specifically attacking the specialty crop insurance program, as Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
DuPont Offers Fontelis for Peanut, Fruit & Veggie Growers
New DuPont™ Fontelis™ fungicide delivers broad-spectrum peanut disease control as Bond McInnes, fungicide technical manager for DuPont Crop Protection, said growers will be very excited about the success they will have with it. Download Audio And, McInnes has the details on how Fontelis can also provide small fruit and vegetable growers with long-lasting protection. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Environmental Working Group Attack Brings Crop Insurers’ Swift Reply
In a national media teleconference this week, in an apparent move to impact the Farm Bill debate, the Environmental Working Group (EWP) attacked the workings and credibility of specialty crops insurance, which then drew a swift and pointed reply from the crop insurance industry. The news releases from each follow: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
Syngenta Building Full Count Transplant Program
Craig Mathis with Syngenta Seeds explains how their Full Count Transplant Program works, and according to him, it’s a program that offers growers several benefits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Young Farmers
Today Everett Griner explains the other costs of farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
UF Researchers Have Identified Taste Chemicals in Tomatoes
Researchers at the University of Florida have identified the chemicals inside heirloom tomatoes that make people enjoy their taste. A discovery that is expected to enable them to create better-tasting tomatoes for the commercial market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Bug Battle
Everett Griner ponders if fighting insects is a loosing battle or not. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
FL Ag Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations
The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for 2013 inductees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …