Like the Senate version, the draft of the House’s 2012 Farm includes strong provisions and funding for specialty crops. However, there are also some variations from the Senate version, such as language that would open the School’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program up to frozen and canned products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
House Ag Committee Working Through Farm Bill
Mark-up is underway in the House Ag Committee for its version of the 2012 Food, Farm and Jobs Bill. House Ag Chair Frank Lucas says despite the potential challenges of getting the bill on the House Floor, they are working hard to get it ready. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
Role of 4-H Around the Globe
Mary Crave with the National Institute for Food and Agriculture who says over the last few decades several 4-H clubs have been built around the globe with even more being developed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
USDA Lowers Corn Production Forecast
USDA’s crop forecasts are showing the effects of heat and drought on many crops as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …
Scientists Question ABC News Report Linking Antibiotic Resistant Bladder Infections to Chicken
Here’s a release from the National Chicken Council: WASHINGOTN, D.C. – July 11, 2012 – Amid a report that aired this morning on ABC News’ “Good Morning America,” several in the scientific, veterinary and food safety fields are affirming the safety of chicken and questioning the claims made by the report and the research that formed its basis. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Pastures and Rangeland Nearing Worst Ever Condition
While we are nearing a record set back in 2002 when it comes to pasture and rangeland conditions across the county, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said we have already set another record. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Slight Change in July USDA Citrus Forecast
The July 2012 USDA citrus crop forecast had just a slight change to the Florida Valencia orange number. This was the final forecast for the 2011-2012 season. The next forecast, the first of the 2012-2013 season, will be October 11, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Download Audio To view the USDA crop forecast form in (.pdf), CLICK HERE. News post sponsor: Got …
Sunbelt Field Day is Tomorrow
The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day will take place tomorrow at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Learn more the Field day at their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Garavaglia Discusses Fruit Sales, Post-Disaster Japan
Mike Garavaglia, president of the Packers of Indian River and a Florida citrus commissioner, in the first report says the cause of reduced fresh citrus shipments from Florida is a production shortage, and not a lack of sales. Download Audio In the second report, he addresses Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
Farm Interest
Farming is a mystery to most. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026