Despite the weekend’s forecast calling for cold arctic air, South Florida Regional Extension Agent Gene McAvoy says temperatures did not really cause growers any concerns, but notes that disease issues continue to plague them. 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 …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Nutrition Forum
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about how Commissioner Putnam prepared for the transfer of the state’s school food and nutrition programs to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at the beginning of this year. To learn more about the department’s new Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness, click on FNW Home. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam …
Over Halfway Through the 2012 FL Legislative Session
FL Legislators are over half-way through the 2012 legislative session, and so far agriculture has done well in the budget. 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 …
Applications Open for Specialty Crop Block Grants
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan invites state departments of agriculture across the United States and its territories to submit applications for specialty crop block grants. 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 …
Celebrating Two Years of Lets Move!
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says efforts made during the last two years of the Let’s Move! initiative is having a positive effect on the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic. 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 …
Growing Needs
Everett Griner gives a little insight whether American farmers can meet the growing demand. 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 …
Blueberry Wine Could Offer FL Growers Another Market Opportunity
Researchers at the University of Florida have found that Blueberry wine can provide more potentially healthy compounds than white wines and many red wines. 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 …
Feral Hogs
Everett Griner looks at the continuing efforts to control the Feral Hogs. 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 …
USDA Designates Seven Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated seven counties in Florida as natural disaster areas for two separate disaster conditions. 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 …
Tomatoes Could Hold Cancer Cure
Scientists have discovered the nutrient, lycopene, which is found in cooked tomatoes, can slow the growth – and even kill – the cancer cells that hijack a body’s healthy blood supply. 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, …