This article is by Mark R. McLellan, Dean for Research, University of Florida/IFAS With the deepest recession since the 1930s, the decline in tax revenues, and the growing demand for emergency public services for unemployed workers and their families, state government budgets are in crisis. Not surprisingly, many states are freezing or even cutting their funding for some of the …
Eating Adjustments
In reality, eating habit changes are only temporary. Everett Griner tells us just how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …
Food Policy Bills Could Become Casualties of a Short Calendar
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
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 …