Here’s a statement from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: This week, we continued to see historic levels of drought grip much of our nation, impacting thousands of farm families. Although the hard work and innovation of our producers has fueled a strong farm economy in recent years, President Obama and I understand the major challenges this drought poses for American …
FL Sugar Farmers Triple Water Quality Requirements
U.S. SUGAR NEWS RELEASE Clewiston, FL – July 20, 2012— Sugar farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), south of Lake Okeechobee, achieved a 71 percent reduction in phosphorus leaving the farming region for the 2011-12 water year—almost three times better than required under Florida’s Everglades Forever Act. This follows last year’s record-breaking success of Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Labor Did Not Cause Any Major Issues for GA Produce Harvest
Executive Director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Charles Hall says GA produce growers had a pretty good harvest for 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
August Forecast Calling for More of the Same
The National Weather Service has released their August Forecast, and USDA Meteorologist Mark Brusberg say that our fellow farmers in the Midwest looking for relief from drought and heat will find very little to look forward to. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Loans and Grants Available to Improve Farmworker Housing
USDA Rural Development is accepting pre-applications for loans and grants to build or rehabilitate rural rental housing for domestic farmworkers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
Know Your Farmer Compass Update Offers More Tools
Deputy Ag Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says the updated version of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass offers more information and navigational capacity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
National Day of the Cowboy Coming to Alabama
An event is being held here in the Southeast for the first time, as the 8th Annual National Day of the Cowboy will be Saturday, July 28 at Crow Mountain Guest Ranch in Slipoff Hollow, Alabama. Carl Hubbard is hosting the event and said it’s a day to celebrate a lifestyle and a heritage. Download Audio For more information go …
Control Burn
Everett Griner tells us why control burning helps protect our forests. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Athletes Prepare for 2012 Olympic Games with PB&J
The 2012 Olympic Games begin in London next week and many of America’s Olympic athletes have been training with the help of Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …