Vegetable Grower Meeting Postponed

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 Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida …

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 Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …

Caring For Fresh Produce

Knowing if produce should be refrigerated or not will help keep it fresher longer.  Report (:59 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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 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 …

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 Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …

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 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 Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

New Beekeepers Needed

The number of beekeepers nationwide is on the decline, which could impact crops pollinated by bees.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …

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 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 Board and …

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 Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …

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 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 …