By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 27, 2011……….Hoping to capitalize on the flood of anti-regulation rhetoric in Tallahassee since the inauguration of Gov. Rick Scott, utilities and business groups pushed lawmakers Thursday to loosen the rules in the age-old debate about water management and economic growth. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
USDA Announces Decision to Fully Deregulate Roundup Ready Alfalfa
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced its decision to grant non-regulated status for alfalfa that has been genetically engineered to be resistant to the herbicide commercially known as Roundup. “After conducting a thorough and transparent examination of alfalfa through a multi-alternative environmental impact statement (EIS) and several …
Cotton Growers Get Washington Update
John Maguire, Senior Director of Governmental Relations for the National Cotton Council, was one of the speakers at the Georgia Cotton Commission’s annual meeting this week as he talked about the changes in Washington and how important it is for growers to be in touch with the new members of both the Congress and Senate to build relationships and get …
UF Scientist Gmitter Discusses Citrus Genome Sequencing
University of Florida researcher Fred Gmitter is the leader of a successful international research effort to assemble the genome sequences for two citrus varieties. In this interview with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff, he tells what the sequence is in layman’s terms, gives credit to grower groups for funding that sparked the effort, and describes the significance of the accomplishment. Download …
Tree Nut Production was up in 2010
Nuts that grow on trees do compete again peanuts in many markets, so today Tyron Spearman looks at how those nut crops fared in 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
Many Producers Hurt by Higher Grain Prices
For those who grow corn and other grains the current prices look good, but USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says rising feed costs are affecting broiler, beef, pork, and dairy producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Strong Beef and Pork Exports
November exports of U.S. pork and beef reached their highest monthly volumes in more than two years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Chambliss Vows to Champion Georgia Agriculture in 112th Congress
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Ranking Republican Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement regarding his committee membership in the 112th Congress: “Today, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appointed me to serve as the vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. It has been an honor to serve as the top Republican on …
Citrus Industry eNews: Sweet Orange Scab in FL; Disaster Declared
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites DON’T MISS THIS Sweet Orange Scab Now In Florida; Implications Discussed Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Hunting Ways to Eliminate Invasive Species
Battling invasive plant and insect species in America’s forest lands takes a combined effort from all stakeholders, and that includes the nation’s almost fifty million hunters and anglers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …