Direct Payments Still in Farm Bill

The extended version of the 2008 Farm Bill is not exactly the same as what we had, but it does still include direct payments as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …

Citrus Industry Members Invited to NAMA Lunch

The Florida Chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) will hold a lunch and learn event Jan. 17 in Melbourne, and Florida citrus industry members are encouraged to attend. Details are in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! …

Developing and Sharing Biobased Technology

Agriculture continues to be a vital part of unique innovations aimed at improving sustainability. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

BQA Good for Producers and Consumers

In our “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Bill Lipscomb from Prattville, Alabama who said being BQA certified and using these practices have made a difference in his operation. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

2013 Will Not Likely See Any New Trade Agreements Signed

In the following report, USDA’s Gary Crawford has USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber who tells us that even though there is expected to be lots of work done on various trade agreements in 2013, nothing is likely to be concluded during this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …

Rep. Raburn Discusses ‘Citrus Glitch Bill’

State Rep. Jake Raburn discusses a bill he’s running to further clean up state statutes governing the Florida Department of Citrus. Additionally, Rep. Ben Albritton tells why this action is needed. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

No Citrus Research Bill from Lame Duck Congress

The lame duck Congress, tied up in “fiscal cliff” discussions, failed to address a much-hoped-for bill that would have funded millions of dollars in citrus research annually with tariffs on imported citrus products. Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks, whose organization worked hard with Sen. Bill Nelson on the bill, discusses the bill and his optimism for its future. Download …

New Florida Citrus Varieties on ‘Fast Track’

New Varieties Development and Management Corporation Executive Director Peter Chaires discusses a plan to get new citrus varieties into Florida growers’ hands more quickly. 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 TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

Partial Farm Bill Extension Included in Fiscal Cliff Package

The Fiscal Cliff package finally approved by Congress does include a partial Farm Bill extension as well as some important tax extensions for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …

Peanut Markets Open New Year Steady

There are no changes to peanut prices as Tyron Spearman looks at what’s happening with that market opening up the new year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …