Thanks to thorough investigating and a little luck the ag sector was able to catch a hidden provision in an insurance bill moving through the 2012 Legislative Session that Representatives Brad Drake and Evan Jenne says would have had a big impact on crop insurance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …
Commodity Groups Must Work Together on Farm Bill
As we continue to keep one eye on the 2012 Farm Bill, Senior Vice-President of the National Cotton Council John McGuire says the most important thing right now is the cooperation between all the commodities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …
USDA Economist Makes First Projections for Spring Planting
USDA chief economist Joe Glauber has given his first official guesstimates on spring planting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Merck Reminds Cattle Producers about Parasite Control
Parasite problems will become an issue for cattle producers across the Southeast soon as Dr. Harold Newcombe, cattle tech services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health, said producers need to really look at when the best time it is for them to de-worm. Download Audio To learn more log on to the Merck Animal Health website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Higher Produce Production Contributing to Lower Food Price Increases
USDA food price economist Ricky Volpe says consumers will not see as big of jump in food prices this year, due in part to the higher production of fruits and veggies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …
2012 FL Citrus Bill Moving Without Any Real Issues
According to Representative Ben Albritton, Florida’s 2012 Legislative Session has been a good one for agriculture as he gives us a quick rundown of one of the bills important to citrus growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …
Chia Pet Chow-Down
The seeds that go into the often re-gifted chia pets don’t just have the ability to grow familiar shapes but are also edible and extremely good for you. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …
More Corn, Beans and Wheat Expected
USDA is expecting quite a few more acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat to be planted this year as Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Pork Industry to Meet this Week
Pork producers from across the country will be attending the Pork Industry Forum being held this week in Denver, Colorado. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Ag Woman of the Year
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the recognition of Sarah K. Childs of Lake Placid as the 2011 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. More information about this and previous years’ winners can be found online at Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …