GAINESVILLE, FL., Jan.21, 2014–The 2008 Farm Bill was recently granted a short extension by Congress. This extension allows the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida to give farmers and ranchers an additional opportunity to improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. Download Audio Sponsored …
USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative Proven to be Successful
USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative continues to be successful in its efforts to promote American agriculture and create economic opportunity in rural communities. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller gives more details about the StrikeForce efforts in states such as Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Bigger Food Price Hikes Expected for 2014
USDA economist Ricky Volpe explains why consumers should expect higher food price hikes in 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Increasing Crop Rotation and Grower Profitability Through Biofuel Crops
In the ongoing search for viable crops to be grown for fuel, Ramon Leon with the University of Florida’s West Florida Research Center, says among the factors to be considered when researching a feedstock, is whether the crop will make sense in a farmer’s established rotation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Checking on Peanut Seed Prices
Peanut growers have been waiting to find out what seed prices would be this year. Well, some of those have been announced and Tyron Spearman has a look at the prices being offered right now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
NACD President Promotes Soil Health
Earl Garber, President of the National Association of Conservation Districts, reminds land owners of the importance of good soil health in order to keep it productive for many years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Big NCBA Trade Show for 2014 Cattle Industry Convention
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show is the largest in the beef cattle industry, and this year it’s going to be even bigger. During the Cattle Industry Convention, taking place February 4-7 in Nashville, Tennessee, the NCBA Trade Show is adding more than 30 exhibitors and thousands Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Weather Already a Concern for 2014 Peanut Crop
Well before seed has even gone into the ground, there are already concerns about the 2014 peanut crop in some of the growing areas. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
No Wine Shortage
Everett Griner tells us what is replacing exquisite wines. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026
The Reasons Behind Low Food Price Hikes in 2013
By now shoppers are well aware that they paid less than expected for their food in 2013, and now USDA economist Ricky Volpe explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman …