OCALA, FL (March 15, 2013) – As the last week of HITS Ocala turns on the warm weather for a spectacular finale, Aaron Vale got the excitement started early on with a win in Thursday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, aboard Zippo II, owned by 2VR Showjumpers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
Florida Peanut Producers Hold Annual Meeting
The 38th Annual Membership Meeting of the Florida Peanut Producers Association took place last night in Marianna, as a big crowd enjoyed the always favorite smoked steak dinner. Two people who have served the association for many years saw their terms end last night as Damon Sandlin of Williston and Larry Ford of Greenwood both were recognized for their years …
Florida Agritourism Bill Moves Through House and Senate Committees
An effort to ban local governments from regulating agricultural tourism is moving through both the Florida House and Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …
Some Concerns with the Flint River Drought Protection Act
The Flint River Drought Protection Act saw some changes right before Senate passage that Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says is causing the ag sector some concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …
Old Houses
Everett Griner talks about how the old farm homes are being restored to their grace and charm of old. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …
NFREC Holds Beef/Forage Field Day
The University of Florida held a Beef/Forage Day today at the North Florida Research and Education Center just North of Marianna. Farmers from across the area were on hand to hear some of the latest information concerning beef production and forage. I talked with Doug Mayo, director of the Jackson County Extension office, about the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Kindergarten Ag Day Celebrated at North Elementary in Okeechobee
Next week will officially be recognized as National Agriculture Week and in honor of the celebration North Elementary in Okeechobee, FL, held their second annual Kindergarten Ag Day. The following audio is with Ms Elizabeth Pearce, kindergarten teacher and event coordinator and School Principle Pat McCoy explaining the importance and goals of the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Genetically Modified Food Labels Coming to a Well Known Retailer
Whole Foods Market has become the first retailer in the U.S. to require labeling of all genetically modified foods sold in its stores. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Adding Eggs in Your Diet
It seems more consumers are adding eggs back into their diet, and the following report has few tips on how to keep the protein but skip the cholesterol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …
NASS to Suspend Several USDA Statistical Reports
Starting in April, Joe Prusacki, director of the National Agriculture Statistics Service, says they will suspend USDA data collection and reports on a number of commodities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …