SEBRING, Fla. (Rafter T Ranch Release – Nov. 11, 2012) – The award-winning, Rafter T Ranch, owned by the Wohl family in Sebring, Florida, recently hosted a group of 16 students and three faculty members from the Rollins College Environmental Studies program for a field trip to see a working beef cattle ranch. The students and faculty originate from various …
2012 Ag Exports High, but Still Short of Expectations
According to USDA economist Steve MacDonald, the final U.S. agricultural trade report revealed a solid export year, even though it did fall short of expectations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Supporters of California’s Proposition 37 Continuing to Push Measure
The failed passage of California’s proposition 37, regarding the labeling of genetically modified food, is not deterring advocates for the measure who are planning to put a similar measure on the ballot in Washington state for 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Good Times for FFA
FFA executive director Rob Cooper says he is excited about the growth and direction of the organization. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
NCBA President-Elect Pleased with Transportation Bill
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-elect Scott George is pleased with the recent news about the transportation bill, but said it’s information that is not well known, so he wants farmers and ranchers to be aware of it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Information on Citrus Bus Tour, Crop Forecast
This report contains information on Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association’s educational bus tour coming up Friday, and on the USDA’s latest crop forecast. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Holiday Food Safety with Chef Justin
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Chef Justin Timineri, the “Fresh From Florida” Culinary Ambassador, talks about steps to take when preparing food during the holidays to prevent food borne illness. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Slick Stuff
Okra. America’s least popular crop. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending November 9th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama and Georgia. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Economy Causing Farmers to Diversify
The current state of our economy is having a large impact on growing decisions for many farmers. David Hill, president of Lakeshore Growers in Apopka, FL, says he is one of those farmers who has had to diversify in order to survive. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …