Time is not on the side of those who support two food policy bills in the Senate. One would strengthen the FDA’s food safety authority – the other is designed to fight child obesity. But despite bipartisan support – the legislation may never reach the Senate floor because there’s not much room on the Senate calendar and time is running …
2012 Farm Bill
Everett Griner tells us today just how spending cuts will drive this new bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Bureau of Food Distribution
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Bureau of Food Distribution, whose role is to ensure that USDA-donated commodities and recovered produce are made available to eligible recipients. More information is available on line by clicking on Food Distribution. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
FL Receives Representation on House Ag Committee
Rep. Tom Rooney (R-16) was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture, becoming the only Florida member to serve on that body. “This is great news,” said John L. Hoblick, president of Florida Farm Bureau Federation. “The Agriculture Committee impacts our industry in so many ways and I’m glad that Rep. Rooney will be a part of its …
Scientists Using Wild Potatoes to Improve Potato Health
USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists are using wild potatoes to help solve a wide array of issues pertaining to potato health. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Report
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines Report is out and while it is only an advisory, it is a step in the development of the dietary guidelines for Americans. About the Report: Download Audio Report Priorities: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
Hungry Kids
It’s not all because of poverty. Everett Griner tells us just who, or what, might be the real cause. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …
Swiftmud Unveils Pumping Limits During Freezes
It seems that last January’s severe freeze is continuing to have lingering effects on agriculture as the Southwest Florida Water Management District has unveiled a plan to limit the amount of water growers can pump during freezes. And Hillsborough County strawberry grower, Michelle Williamson, says many growers are already implementing crop-protection alternatives, however these will ultimately have an impact on …
Farm Bill II
Everett Griner continues his explanation on this farm bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025
DuPont Coragen Now Available to a Wider Range of Specialty Crops
Specialty crop growers have become accustomed to trusting their insect control to DuPont™ Coragen® and Lars Swanson portfolio manager for Rynaxypyr products, says that thanks to the newly expanded crop label, Coragen now covers an additional 157 crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …