Proudly Supporting National Ag Day

Today is National Ag Day and the American Feed Industry Association, along with many other agricultural groups, is proud to be a sponsor of this event hosted by the Agriculture Council of America. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

Farm Cuts

Many growers are getting government help. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026

Legislative Support Needed in Florida

Here’s a message from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association: The Senate and House Education Appropriations Sub-Committees released their proposed budgets last week. Despite the increase in funding for state universities, the proposed budget fell short of some of the UF/IFAS funding requests. There are a number of funding items that Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …

Wet, Cool Conditions Part of Planting Puzzle

All farmers have a certain window of opportunity to get their crops planted in order for a timely harvest, but Chip Blalock with the Sunbelt Ag Expo, notes that the window is much smaller and more specific for the Darrell Williams research farm at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Peanut Price Update and New Facility Being Built

Tyron Spearman has an update concerning peanut prices along with information about a new peanut facility that is going to be built. Price: Download Audio Facility: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Senators Plan Multi-Year Springs Restoration

By Jim Turner, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2014 ……. A group of senators will move ahead with a plan to flood the state’s natural springs with money. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …

COOL Decision Could Come Soon

Back on January 9th of this year, oral arguments in the lawsuit challenging the USDA rule that requires country of origin labeling for meat products were heard in the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Citrus Crime: Some Tips for Growers

Thefts of fuel and other equipment in isolated locations is a problem for many citrus growers. Ryan Waters, detective with the agricultural crimes unit of the Hardee County Sheriff Department, discusses the problem and offers some tips for growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Cattle Feedlot Inventories Still Shrinking

According to USDA’s latest cattle on feed report, inventories are down another one percent compared to a year ago. Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Funding for Education Infrastructure

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about a legislative proposal calling for a cut to the sales tax that businesses pay for electricity over the next three years by fifty percent; and shifting the remaining revenue from that tax to support Florida’s distressed education infrastructure. More information is available online by clicking on Tax …