Young Sugar Farmers Tell Congress Sugar Policy Key To Their Future

Gary Cooper Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar

WASHINGTON (American Sugar Alliance) — If the no-cost U.S. sugar policy were weakened or eliminated during Senate consideration of the Farm Bill, young sugar producers would exit the business and jeopardize future domestic supplies, a group of sugar farmers and lenders under the age of 35 told Senators in a letter today. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

Specialty Crops Groups Work Capitol Hill

Gary Cooper General

With Farm Bill discussions getting serious and specialty crops interests getting nervous, specialty crops representatives and growers themselves have been appearing in the halls of Congress on a regular basis lately. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …

Syngenta Settles Atrazine Lawsuit

Gary Cooper General

There has been a settlement in the longstanding lawsuit brought by a few water systems against Syngenta years ago over Atrazine. The bottom line for growers, there are no changes to the label, and growers can continue to use the product, as per label directions just as they always have. Hear a few more details in this report. Download Audio …

Ag Producers Receive Less for their Goods in May

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

According to the latest USDA Agricultural Prices report, most ag producers received less for their commodities in for May than they did in April, as Rod Bain has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For …

Senate Expected to Begin Debate on Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

The Senate is expected to begin debate on the Senate Ag Committee’s proposed 2012 Farm Bill this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

John Hayes Named UF/IFAS Dean for Research

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

NEWS RELEASE – Univ. of FL Institute of Food and Agric. Sciences GAINESVILLE, Fla. — John Hayes has been named dean for research of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station. The appointment takes effect July 1. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …

Southern Peanut Farmers Against Senate Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

With more work possibly taking place this week in the Senate, the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation has noted they are not supporting the current version of the Senate Farm Bill, as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …

World Pork Expo is this Week

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

World Pork Expo gets underway this Wednesday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. For more information, visit www.worldpork.org. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Higher Level of Confidence in Safety of U.S. Food Supply

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

Good news for agriculture as the latest numbers show there’s a higher level of confidence in the safety of the U.S. food supply. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FCA Convention Online Registration Closes Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind ranchers that on-line registration for their annual convention closes this Tuesday as Jim Handley said this year’s event will include speakers covering a variety of topics. Download Audio Online registration for the FCA Convention closes Tuesday, June 5th so be sure to Register now! Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …