“It’s a 50-50 proposition,” U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Wednesday of the chances of recently proposed immigration reform being approved by Congress. Rubio discussed the immigration reform proposal that he played a major part in with about 80 citrus growers and others at Florida Citrus Mutual in Lakeland. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s …
USDA Designates 3 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated three counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida NRCS Offering Funding for Conservation Easements
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is calling for applications from landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands on their private lands; especially in the 17 county Everglades priority area, by May 28, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Beef Checkoff Helps Seminole Tribe Educate Consumers
In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Alex Johns from Brighton, Florida. He talks about how the Seminole Tribe of Florida has seen just what beef checkoff dollars can do. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …
More Moisture Likely to Continue to Delay Corn Planting
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says corn planting is not likely to make up much ground this week, thanks to more rain in the forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Peanut Pricing Update
There was a slight change to peanut contracts for those who still have some of their 2012 crop, as Tyron Spearman has this week’s numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
CSP Applications Due by May 31
Applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program need to be submitted by May 31 to your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office to be considered for this year’s funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Florida Ag Literacy Day Celebrates Florida’s Farm History
Tallahassee, FL – Surrounded by more than 50 kids from Apalachee Tapestry Magnet School of the Arts, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam read “Florida’s Farm History!” in the historic Senate Chambers of the Old Capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Two Weeks Away From Reboot of the Farm Bill Debate
We are about two weeks away from finally having some more movement in Congress regarding the Farm Bill as House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas is set to begin markup of the bill on May 15. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Advanced Citrus System Update from Gardinier
A three-year-old, 40-acre block of oranges utilizing the advanced citrus production system has remained mostly HLB-free even though it is surrounded by groves that are 100 percent HLB infected. Gardinier Florida Citrus General Manager Lee Jones discusses the block near Indiantown and efforts to keep it healthy and productive. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need …