In this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about steps to take to make your home safer from wildfire if you live near a forest or wildland area. Download Audio For more information, click on: Firewise.org Protecting Your Home from Wildfire Dry Conditions Throughout Florida Increase Risk of Fire Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …
Ag in Review for the Week of December 10, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …
Many Blueberry Farmers Learned a Hard Lesson Last Winter
Thanks to an unusual winter last year, multi-county Extension agent Gary England says the blueberry industry learned a few lessons that should be remembered this winter season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Army Corps Taking First Step to Maintain River Navigation on Mississippi
Without significant rainfall, the National Weather Service is predicting that portions of the Mississippi River could fall to a depth of 9 feet late this month, at which point the U.S. Coast Guard says further restrictions on barges may be necessary. An action that would leave seven-million tons of ag products worth 2.3-billion dollars at risk. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Blueberry Growers Should Prepare Now for Freezes Later in the Season
Multi-county UF Extension agent Gary England advises blueberry growers to prepare now for potential freeze damage later in the season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef …
Oyster Recovery Team Meeting Gives Update on Apalachicola Oyster Collapse
Apalachicola-area oystermen and community leaders received a progress report last week from University of Florida scientists working to remediate the area’s oyster population collapse. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …
Drought Expanding into the Southeast
USDA’s Gary Crawford tells us how the drought is starting to creep further into the southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025
Ag in Review for the Week of November 26, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …
2013 Weather
2013 is looking like it may be another 2012. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025
Efforts to Alert Rural Areas of Potential Weather Emergencies
While many parts of the nation are able to receive the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather radio broadcast, warning them of pending weather emergencies, David Villano with the Rural Utility Service says USDA is working to help provide funding to bring these services to rural locales. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …