Acting Under Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse overseas the USDA’s Farm Service Agency and will be the one responsible for implementing the 2012 Farm Bill. Which is why he is saying the simpler the better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
Citrus Robotic Harvester Being Developed By Florida Native
Alva native James English tells about the efforts of a company he leads to build a robotic device that will harvest citrus for the processed market. English, president and CEO of Energid Technologies Corp. in Massachusetts, made a presentation at an international mechanical harvesting symposium held a month ago in Lake alfred. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor …
Tall Pine Problem
One segment of agriculture affected by the recession…timber. The housing market slowdown. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Peanut farmers approve the Georgia Peanut Commission
TIFTON, GA May 3, 2012 Georgia peanut farmers reaffirmed the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) by a vote of 87.6 percent during the recent referendum, held March 15 through April 15. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Market for Local Produce Operations Continuing to Grow
Gerald Long, a specialty crop grower in Bainbridge, GA, says despite the long list of challenges that goes along with growing a wide variety of produce, the recent “buy local” movement has opened up some great opportunities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Native Plants are the Premiere Local Locals
Mimi Williams, director of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Plant Materials Center, says one twist to the “buy local” movement is the use of native plants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Maintaining Exports Still a Challenge after BSE
It’s been just over a week since USDA announced the 4th case of BSE in our country but when it comes to exports, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said the vast majority of U.S. trading partners have followed sound science and handled news of the BSE case responsibly. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …
Education and Outreach One Component of AL NRCS Mission
As part of their outreach efforts, the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama strives to educate the public regarding the need for conservation. Kathy Walker, District Administrative Coordinator for the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District, uses a fun activity known as soil babies to address some of the issues farmers deal with every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong …
Farm Bill Debate Starting to Get Interesting
Differing opinions from senators and congressmen are starting to emerge regarding the Senate Ag Committee’s Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
Northern Specialty Crop Growers Still Struggling with Freeze Damages
As we continue to keep you informed regarding the woes of our fellow specialty crop growers to the north, USDA’s Gary Crawford has with this report with Meteorologist Brad Rippey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …