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Farm Share of Food Dollar Decreasing
Annually updated information from the U-S Agriculture Department shows that the farm share of the food dollar has decreased in the past couple of years. Download Audio 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 …
Ag Must Be Proactive in Telling Its Story
U.S. Congressman Allen West says the general public has very little understanding of the Ag industry which is why we must be sure to educate them. Download Audio 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 …
Produce Prices Will Continue to Rise, But at a Slower Rate
According to USDA’s latest food price forecast fresh fruits will show inflation above the all-food average for 2012 but retail prices for fresh vegetables will be below the trend line. Download Audio 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 …
Mild Winter Not Beneficial for Strawberry Growers
The same mild winter that has given blueberry growers a boost, has resulted in strawberry growers contending with a excess of fruit in the marketplace. Download Audio 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 …
Farmers Now Have More Tools to Communicate Ag Message
Belle Glade specialty crop grower Rick Roth believes that the new communication tools now available to farmers should assist the Ag sector in telling its story. Download Audio 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 …
Mild Winter Could Result in Long Profitable Spring for FL Blueberries
This year’s mild winter may result in a long spring that could equate into a longer blueberry marketing window for FL growers. Download Audio 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 …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Literacy Day
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about Ag Literacy Day, which is scheduled for May 1st. More information is available on the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom website by clicking on Ag Lit. Download Audio 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, …
Food Tax Exemptions
Everett Griner tells us about how our tax exempt donations could help agriculture research. Download Audio 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Trade a Top Concern for Specialty Crop Growers
Trade is one of the top issues that has concerned our farmers for years and US Congressman Allen West addressed it recently at meeting with South Florida farmers. Download Audio For the complete interview click here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …