Bills have been introduced in the U.S. Senate which are designed to block the Environmental Protection Agency’s dust and water actions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Statement by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam
Statement on the Ten-Year Anniversary of 9/11: “Ten years ago, our country came under attack by individuals seeking to destroy America and the freedoms we enjoy. But instead of tearing us down, we became stronger in the face of adversity. Brave firefighters, police officers and extraordinary citizens rushed toward danger, sacrificing their own lives to help fellow Americans. Today, I …
Citrus Could Be In Guava Fly’s Expanding Host Range
Citrus is not among the fruits and vegetables the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services lists in a news release as being threatened by the guava fruit fly, like the lone fly the department trapped in Orange County in late August. However, the release did say increased frequency of detection in new areas around the world indicates the guava …
Population Shift
Rural population is shifting to the city. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Counties in Georgia and Neighboring States Declared as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 150 counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to an ongoing drought and excessive heat that has damaged thousands of acres of crops. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …
NRCS Continuing to Serve People and the Land
Dr. Holmer Wilkes, Acting Associate Chief for Natural Resources Conservation Service, says despite budget concerns, NRCS will continue their mission of conservation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Chambliss Applauds Drought Disaster Declaration
Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s decision to declare 150 drought-stricken counties in Georgia disaster areas, as requested by Gov. Nathan Deal. Since April 2011, many parts of Georgia have experienced extreme weather conditions and suffered numerous crop losses. With the USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation, Georgia farmers will be able to apply for emergency …
Florida State Vet on Animal Traceability
When it comes to animal disease traceability, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has their proposed rule and Florida State Veterinarian Dr. Tom Holt reminds producers this is not set in stone yet as it’s only a proposed rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida …
New Report on Food Insecurity
According to a new report nearly 49 million Americans or roughly 1 in 6 lived in food insecure households in 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Pleased with Herdbuilder Sale
Those involved with the 13th Annual Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale held in Uniontown, Alabama were excited how the cattle sold this year as I talked with Clarke County Extension Coordinator Kevan Tucker who gave me the final numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …