Florida farmers located in the Escambia River and Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds have until February 21, 2014, to apply for 2014 funding for USDA’s Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Escambia County dairy farmer Brent Yoder has taken part in the Natural Resources Conservation program in the past and says that the implemented practices have been beneficial to the environment and …
Bayer CropScience Offering Good Variety Selection for Southeast
As cotton growers start to plan for the 2014 crop, many are taking a closer look at variety selection. In the following report, Jeff Brehmer, product manager with Bayer Crop Science and Calhoun county grower Rodney Joiner talk about one particular full season variety that has provided strong results in the southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Farm Bill Agreement Reached
Farm Bill negotiators have announced an agreement on a new 5-year farm bill titled the Agricultural Act of 2014, and Tyron Spearman has some of the highlights. 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 …
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – House and Senate agriculture leaders have announced a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a five-year farm bill that will reduce the deficit, grow the economy and provide certainty to the 16 million Americans whose jobs depend on agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Corn Growers Urge Swift Passage of 2014 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON (January 28, 2014) – The following is a statement from National Corn Growers President Martin Barbre on the Agricultural Act of 2014, released by the House-Senate conference committee. “We appreciate the hard work of the committee, especially Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Thad Cochran and Reps. Frank Lucas and Collin Peterson, for crafting a balanced compromise that ensures market-oriented reforms …
Too Early to Tell If Extreme Cold is Affecting Cattle Market
With cold winter weather conditions gripping a large part of the nation, including many of us here in the Southeast, some wonder how this arctic air will affect the cattle market. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Chicken Industry Preparing for USDA Salmonella Standards
A consumer activist group is alleging the chicken industry will be allowed to self-regulate on pathogen levels in chicken parts to the detriment of public health. 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 …
Pay Up
Today, Everett Griner looks at the sport of hunting, and just what it costs everyone. 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 Efforts Funded …
NACD Praises Farm Bill Conference Report
WASHINGTON, DC–January 27, 2014–National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Earl Garber praised Farm Bill conferees for their leadership in passing a strong conference report out of committee. “The conference report is evidence of a strong, bipartisan understanding of the true value that conservation brings to the landscape and to the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Patrick Smith, Beloved Author of “A Land Remembered” Remembered
It is with a heavy heart we report that Patrick Smith, beloved by so many as the author of several novels about Florida, has passed. Smith is legendary in Florida agricultural circles for his acclaimed book, “A Land Remembered”. In its entertaining novel format, it tells the story of Florida’s true history that the vast majority of residents and visitors …