House Leader Encouraging Senate Vote on HB 872

The Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 has passed in the Senate Ag Committee and House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas is now encouraging the full Senate to take up the measure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

New Report Criticizes FDA Handling of Food Recalls

As the FDA is in the process of implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act, it has been directed to review a report that points out some glaring problems within the agency. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Myth Crushing

The meat industry is fighting back and Everett Griner tells us why and how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …

Learning More about the Loquat

A fruit that may currently be low on your grocery list but is certainly not low in taste or nutrition is the loquat. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Falling Prices

Everett Griner tells us how seasonal production is helping prices for vegetables. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026

House Cuts Funding for Know Your Farmer Know Your Food

USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan is disappointed that the House’s Ag Appropriations Bill cut all funding to the Know Your Farmer Know Your Food Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Crop Forecasting

Crop outlook for 2011 is in doubt. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026

Ag Working with Water Management Districts to Find Solutions

Florida strawberry growers have not only had to battle adverse weather the last few years, but also some public backlash that was a result of some unfortunate consequences from necessary freeze protection practices. But grower, Michelle Williamson says they have been able to successfully work with the local water management district in finding solutions for future freezes. Download Audio Sponsored …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Xtreme Cuisine

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Xtreme Cuisine” program, which teaches school children how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks using fresh Florida fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and lean meats. More information is available online by clicking on Xtreme Cuisine. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or …

Farm Exports

Everett Griner explains how farm exports boost economic recovery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026