USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida knows restoring longleaf pine forests will provide environmental, economic and wildlife benefits for generations to come. And that’s why they enjoy working with landowners in the state who also understand the importance of this. Download Audio More information about the Longleaf Pine Initiative is available on the Florida NRCS website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Former Peanut Processor Convicted
It’s been more than five years since many folks became sick after eating salmonella-tainted peanut butter. But as Tyron Spearman reports, those involved with the Georgia plant where it was made has been convicted. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Putnam Calls for State Aid if Oyster Harvesting Halted
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 22, 2014 …… Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said state officials must be ready to assist thousands of families whose lives would be impacted if the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shuts down oyster harvesting in Apalachicola Bay. Putnam wouldn’t go so far as to say he’d support closing the …
Still Hoping for Tax Reform
The U.S. House has again passed permanent extension of key agriculture tax breaks, but Kent Bacus, with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, notes it is unlikely the Senate will do anything until after the November elections. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program Now Accepting Applications from Private Landowners in Florida
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL –The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today that the Florida Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program. “Invasive cogongrass spreads quickly and aggressively and can cause long-term problems if left untreated,” said State Forester Jim Karels. “In addition to reducing the …
Cattle Supplies Continue to Shrink
According to the latest report from USDA, cattle on feed numbers continue to shrink. Download Audio 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Student Chef Ambassadors
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the 2014 Student Chef Snack Cook Off, a contest searching for Student Chef Ambassadors to represent Florida during the 2014-2015 school year. Download Audio To learn more, click 2014 Student Chef Snack Cook Off. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and …
Farm Groups Respond to Executive Order on Antibiotic Resistance
President Obama signed an executive order last week calling for a five year plan to track highly resistant bacterial infections. The executive order came as a response to bacteria that is resistant to antibiotic treatment, a problem that’s been noted to kill 23,000 people each year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …
Agri View: Dairy Products
Everett Griner talks about milk, not the only dairy products in today’s Agri View. Download Audio 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 19, 2014
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have stories concerning USDA awarding $15.7 million in Conservation Innovation Grants, USDA making new financial assistance available to eligible Florida citrus growers, a reminder to cattle producers that they can now get BQA certified for free right now and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: …