From the News Service of Florida: The sponsor of a measure that would repeal a law requiring ethanol in Florida gasoline agreed to postpone its consideration Wednesday in the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee, with several members of the panel saying they’re uncomfortable with a full repeal, though there’s support for making sure non-ethanol gasoline is available. Sponsored ContentCommitment From …
Researching Cotton Varieties That Allow for Decreased Nitrogen Inputs
As part of the research efforts from the Cotton Board’s research and promotion program, Kater Hake, Vice President of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated has been working on a big hairy audacious goal to dramatically cut nitrogen inputs. Hake says they have seen progress in the effort by breeding for varieties that sacrifice protein in favor of oil and fiber. …
You Want BQA on Your Resume If You Have Cows
This week we return to our series known as the “BQA Quality Report” which is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs. And today we hear from Georgia cattle producer Rusty Gibson who says you want BQA on your resume if you have cows. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa …
California Specialty Crop Growers Preparing for Cold Air
Our fellow specialty crop growers in California are having to deal with some unusually early cold air. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …
Using Flower Power for Cancer Treatment
The search for more effective cancer treatments may soon turn to the healing power of a flower. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …
Farm Bill Discussions in Washington
The American Peanut Council is holding their winter conference in Washington D.C. this week as Tyron Spearman is there and has an update on some of the issues being discussed in our nation’s capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …
FL Producers have Additional Opportunities for Major Conservation Initiatives
Florida agricultural producers have extra chances this year to be approved for cost share funding for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …
Farm Bill Timeline
Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says Congress must complete a Farm Bill next year before the current Farm Bill expires. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …
Department of Citrus Puts Positive Spin on OJ and Grapefruit
Research indicating that drinking orange juice can actually give people a positive, optimistic outlook is being put to use by the Florida Department of Citrus. Public relations director Karen Mathis tells about that effort, as well as the department’s public relations support for grapefruit and grapefruit juice. She also tells why the department’s grapefruit target audience has shifted to young …
Job Histories of Department of Citrus Executive Director Finalists
This report reviews the work experience on the resumes of the three finalists for the top job at the Florida Department of Citrus. Candidates Douglas Ackerman, Charles Powell and Gregory Venner are slated to undergo private, one-on-one interviews with the members of the Florida Citrus Commission’s search committee on Friday, Dec. 9. The search committee will pick a new executive …