WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama will meet with industry officials to discuss the first of their kind fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollution standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles and to thank them for their leadership in finalizing a successful national program for these vehicles. This meeting marks the Administration’s announcement of the standards, which will …
Researcher’s Citrus Expo Topic: Advanced Citrus Production System
The advanced citrus production system intended to get more rapid production, especially in the face of HLB, will be University of Florida researcher Kelly Morgan’s topic at Citrus Expo next week. He previews his discussion in these reports. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
2011 Corn Crop
This is another year of high corn prices. Everett Griner tells us what this means for the consumer as well as for the producer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Row Crops Not the Only Thing Struggling in Heat
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey gives an update on how the heat and drought are affecting specialty crops across the nation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
More Grower Speakers Added to Citrus Expo Seminars
Two new speakers have been confirmed for the Citrus Expo seminar program, being held Aug. 17-18 at Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, FL. They are: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 11:45 a.m. – Grower presentation on cost and labor constraints and how to meet the bottom line, by Judy Wertz-Strickland of DeSoto Fruit and Harvesting Thursday, Aug. 18, 9:40 a.m. …
Registration Open for FFB Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the 70th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
Vilsack Announces Changes to CRP to Assist Producers Impacted by Severe Drought Conditions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is modifying its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) policies to help those affected by sustained drought conditions. Throughout this year of extreme weather, USDA has supported and delivered assistance to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the country. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
CBB Approves 2012 Budget
During the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board voted to approve the fiscal 2012 budget. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Peanut Shellers and Buying Points to Meet & Some Farm Bill Programs May Escape Cuts
A meeting taking place this week will include peanut shellers and buying points as Tyron Spearman looks at what they will be discussing along with the latest from Washington concerning how the farm bill may be affected by more budget cuts. Meeting: Download Audio Budget: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
FTA Passage Now Expected in September
There is now hope and expectation that the free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia will be approved by Congress sometime in September. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …