(Tallahassee – NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA) – An administrative law judge this week rejected a proposal to fill part of a creek that drains into Lake Okeechobee, saying the project would prevent navigability and affect fish and wildlife. Judge Bram D.E. Canter recommended that the state Department of Environmental Protection deny permit changes sought by the Florida Fish and Wildlife …
Farm Bill Picture is not Very Rosy
Many wonder how quickly the U.S. House will again attempt to take up the farm bill, but there are some who are not very optimistic we’ll see anything soon. As a matter of fact David Crow, President of DC Legislative and Regulatory Services in Washington D.C., said when it comes to getting something done anytime soon it’s not a very …
Bug Off
Everett Griner tells us how imported pests continue to stump us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Pork Check-off Summer Marketing Campaign
The pork check-off has launched a new summer marketing campaign. Immediate past president of the National Pork Board Conley Nelson explains the goal of the campaign is to promote the value of pork in the meat case and educating the consumer of the new names of pork cuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …
Register Now for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
The annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is coming up July 18-20 in Panama City Beach, Florida, and Tyron Spearman reminds growers and those in the industry wanting to attend to get registered. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As …
Gulf Citrus Seeks Opinions about Ag
The Gulf Citrus Growers Association is working with the University of Florida-IFAS’s Center for Public Issues Education (PIE) to understand and improve Gulf-area consumers’ opinions about agriculture. PIE Center Director Tracy Irani discusses the effort and initial results. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions …
No New Farm Bill Concerns Many Livestock Producers
While the extension of the 2008 Farm Bill continues through the end of September, many ranchers and dairy producers say failure of the House to pass a new farm bill has them concerned about what will happen. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …
Vilsack on July 4th
As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, here are a few comments from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about what this holiday means to him. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Weevil Woes
What is the most significant accomplishment in farming? What do you think most will sway? Everett Griner tells us what he believes most will say and why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …
Health Care Reform Change Forces Postponement for FFVA Mtgs
Wednesday 07/03/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can read the announcement from the Treasury Department here, and …