Word from Gene McAvoy today regarding the Vegetable Growers Meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening Aug 29 at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee is that it will be postponed to September 21 due to the approach of Hurricane Ernesto. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
Dem Candidates for Gov Square off over State’s ‘Greenbelt’ Ag Tax Laws
During the recent debate between Florida Democratic Candidates for Gov., aired on state-wide television, State Senator Rod Smith makes clear his support for agriculture and the state’s Greenbelt Law.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Caring For Fresh Produce
Knowing if produce should be refrigerated or not will help keep it fresher longer. Â Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Pest Found in Canadian Potatoes
Imports of potatoes and potato products from Canada are under a temporary ban due to the discovery of golden nematode on a farm in Quebec. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
World Potato Congress
The sixth World Potato Congress and Farm Show is being held this month in Idaho. It’s the first time the congress has been held in the US. More information can be found at potatofoundation.com. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …
Mom Says Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
Tips for healthy school lunches can be found on Meal Makeover Moms website. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
New Beekeepers Needed
The number of beekeepers nationwide is on the decline, which could impact crops pollinated by bees. Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
Immigration Bill Still Waiting
Individual congressmen and Senators are holding hearings on immigration in their states while fruit is waiting to be picked. Report (:57 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Successful Produce Promotions
Three produce marketing campaigns conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services helped increase retail sales of Florida-grown agricultural products by $394.4 million over last year. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
WIC to Include Fresh Produce
Believe it or not, USDA’s Women, Infants and Children nutrition program has never included vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables, but that is about to change. Report (1:00 .wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …