This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about a new law that provides Florida with its first comprehensive energy policy in four years. More information is available online by clicking on Florida Energy Law. Download Audio The primary agency responsible for state energy and climate change programs and policies is housed within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. To visit …
Citrus Nurseryman Rucks Diversifies Into Eucalyptus
Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery at Frostproof has created a large new facility to produce eucalyptus trees that can fuel electric power plants. In this report, Rucks tells why he diversified into eucalyptus and provides much information about the plants that he thinks could be a good alternative crop for citrus growers. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- …
Recession Proof
Everett Griner lets us know that our agriculture numbers are still strong. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026
Ag in Review for the Week of April 16, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 20th 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 ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Statement From Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Senate Agriculture Committee 2012 Farm Bill Mark
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the Senate Agriculture Committee 2012 farm bill mark released today: “I commend Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Roberts for working together in a bipartisan fashion to write a farm, food and jobs bill this year. Farmers, ranchers, and the men and women who live in …
NACD Applauds Leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee for Commitment to Conservation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—April 20, 2012—The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) applauds leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee for recognizing the significant value of conservation in supporting America’s long-term environmental and economic stability. In language released in the Title II framework today, Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
Sweet and Small Vidalia’s
Consumers should now be able to find Vidalia Onions in their supermarket, but due to a changing consumer preference, they may find a more abundance of smaller onions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Concerns about White Mold Problems in Peanuts
The warmer temperatures we enjoyed this past winter has Bob Kemerait, plant pathologist with the University of Georgia, concerned about a real problem with white mold in peanut fields this year as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
Grants Available to Help Connect Local Producers with Local Schools
USDA has announced $5 million in grants to assist with Farm to School programs. Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says these programs promote opportunities for nutrition and agriculture education while providing new economic opportunities for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …