DPI: Agriculture Pest & Disease Introductions On Increase In Florida

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

It’s the federal government’s responsibility to keep incoming pests & disease out of the U. S., but it remains the state’s job to clean them up if they get through. Acting Director of the Florida Dept. of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry (FDACS/DPI) in Gainesville, Wayne Dixon, says his team is dealing with a surprising increase in new introductions. Dixon …

Good Neighbors

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Mixed neighborhoods present problems. What kind? What might be the solution? Everett Griner gives us his view. 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 …

Farmers Market Directory Enhancements

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

USDA has released a series of enhancements to the USDA National Farmers Market Directory – including a mapping feature and reformatted data sets. 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 …

Feeding Africa

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

There are changes coming that could change the country. What are they? Everett Griner answers. 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 …

Colombian Retailer to Market Florida Ag Products

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that his department has further expanded its marketing efforts in the Caribbean, Central America and South America by adding a large Colombian chain to its global retail program. Retailer Carrefour-Colombia joins 37 other chains worldwide that will partner with the department and feature a variety of fruits, vegetables and citrus …

Pumpkin Alternatives

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Last year’s shortage of canned pumpkins shouldn’t be the case this year as the pumpkin harvest has been plentiful. But just in case, extension expert, Tammy Roberts, has some ideas for some alternatives that you can use for some of your classic recipes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Cuban Trade

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

There is more travel, but less food for Cuba. Why? Everett Griner tells us. 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 …

SE Fruit & Veggie Conference Educational Program Available Online

Randall Weiseman Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The complete educational program for the 2011 SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, sponsored by the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and the South Carolina Peach Council, has recently been released. The four-day conference, to be held January 6 -9, 2011, in Savannah, GA, offers informative classes and demonstrations designed to bring the most up-to-date and relevant information to …

USDA Report Shows Declining Consumption of Canned Veggies

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA’s Economic Research Service has published a report regarding consumer perceptions of canned fruits and vegetables. 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 …