SCOTT ALLOWS HEATED ENERGY BILL TO BECOME LAW

By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Contact: news@newsserviceflorida.com THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 13, 2012………. In a political squeeze because of a bill that includes tax breaks for renewable-energy production, Gov. Rick Scott late Friday allowed the controversial measure to become law without his signature. Scott’s decision could anger tea party members and some conservative groups that placed heavy …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Longleaf Pine Program

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is with State Forester Jim Karles, Florida Forest Service Director at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, talking about an incentive program designed to increase the acreage of healthy Longleaf pine forests by helping non-industrial private forest landowners establish and maintain these valuable ecosystems. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on …

Bee Farming

Bee Farming…a BIG story. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026

Ag in Review for the Week of April 9, 2012

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 13th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

August Could be Potential Farm Bill Deadline

Some lawmakers believe that the 2012 Farm Bill will need to be passed before the summer recess in order to get done this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Encouraged About the …

Varying Thoughts On A New Farm Bill

There are varying thoughts on how a new farm bill may or may not get put together yet this year as Tyron Spearman has the latest out of our nation’s capitol on this subject. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …

Northern Fruit Growers Still Accessing Damage from Late Freeze

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says our fellow specialty crop growers to the north will not fully know the effects of their recent freeze event for at least a week or two. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Report Shows SNAP Reducing Poverty

A new report outlines how USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is assisting in reducing the prevalence, depth and severity of poverty in the U.S. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Encouraged About the …

Alabama-Florida-Georgia Cattle Market Numbers

The numbers of cattle run through the Alabama, Florida and Georgia livestock auctions in 2011 was less than the year before but according David Garcia, OIC for the Market News Service, when it comes to prices 2012 is starting off very strong compared to the past two years. Alabama: Download Audio Florida: Download Audio Georgia: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …