Farm Bill is Unfinished Business

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

Many in agriculture are disappointed that work on the 2013 Farm Bill is not farther along than what it is. And now with Congress on recess, Tyron Spearman reports farm legislation is unfinished business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

Reminder Regarding Upcoming Alabama Wildlife School for Landowners

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Tim Albritton, state staff forester with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, has a reminder for landowners regarding the upcoming Alabama Wildlife School for Landowners, August 22-23. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Zero-for-Zero Sugar Policy Gaining Support

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Legislation introduced by Florida Representative Ted Yoho to end global sugar subsidies in favor of a free market is gaining more industry support. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …

USDA a Leader in Feds Feed Families Campaign

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Russell Morgan, state conservation with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, wants to remind folks about the Feds Feed Families campaign, going on now until August 28th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Snails in Citrus Groves Likely Just a Nuisance

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Recent rains seem to have increased snail populations in some Florida citrus groves, but the snails probably aren’t doing much harm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, …

Cattle Industry Summer Conference Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Cattle producers from across the country are in Denver, Colorado as the 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is underway. They will be discussing current issues, working on programs and initiatives and set the course the industry should take with various projects for the betterment of the beef cattle industry. The event runs through this Saturday, August 10. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Root Health, Food Safety are Citrus Expo Topics

Ernie Neff Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida scientists Evan Johnson and Michelle Danyluk will discuss root health and food safety, respectively, at Citrus Expo next week. They preview their presentations. Download Audio Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

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Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Food stores carry larger selections these days. It makes it harder to decide just what you want to buy. Everett Griner looks into some of this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …

Putnam Hopes Senate Hearing Raises Awareness of Bay Conditions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From The News Service of Florida: When a U.S. Senate committee comes to Franklin County next week, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam hopes federal lawmakers leave with a better understanding of the plight of people living along Apalachicola Bay. “Anytime you have a Senate field hearing, it raises awareness among the committee staff and it spreads Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

New Standards For Snacks And Beverages in Schools

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Vegetables

School children will have healthier options to choose from in vending machines and snack bars. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …