The numbers of pecans will be down this year as Tyron Spearman looks at that crop while also providing a reminder about various meetings that will take place after the first of the year. Pecans: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …
NCBA Relieved by Last-Minute Death Tax Relief
WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2010) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association(NCBA) President Steve Foglesong is relieved the U.S. Senate today voted to extend all expiring tax rates for two years. The Senate-passed bill would reduce the top rate of the estate tax, commonly known as the death tax, to 35 percent; increase the exemption level to $5 million; index exemptions to inflation; …
FL Producers Surviving Freeze, but More Could be on the Way
So far, Florida specialty crop producers are managing to limp through these early season cold snaps with only scattered damage, but USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen says there could be more freezing temperatures yet to come. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …
SFP Offering Solutions to Assist Farmers with High Fertilizer Cost
With fertilizer prices once again on the rise, Jake Sanders, vice president of market development with SFP says they have the products a producer needs to make every dollar count. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
The Sweetest Gifts for the Holidays
Giving the gift of food seems to be a trend here to stay for awhile and thrifty gift givers have a wide array of festive options. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …
USDA Observes Anniversary to Cut Dairy Farm GHG Emissions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2010–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today commemorated the one year anniversary of an historic agreement to help U.S. dairy producers cut greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement was signed during climate change talks in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 15, 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …
NRCS Conservation Grants Available
Gainesville, FL., December 15, 2010—USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White this week announced the availability of conservation grants to support large-scale demonstration projects that will accelerate the adoption of new and innovative approaches to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote carbon sequestration on America’s private lands. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied …
Sugar Coated
GM sugar beet issue is under review. As a matter of fact, it has been through the court system. Everett Griner tells us what is going on with this issue now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …
“Advocating for Agriculture” Award Winners Announced
AG CONNECT Expo 2011 announces the Grand Prize winners of the “Advocating for Agriculture” Awards, which recognize those who support “in a compelling way the work of farmers and ranchers to provide abundant and affordable food and fiber.” Online voting by the Ag community helped select the winners, and more than 12,500 votes were cast for the nine finalists. The …
Food Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained
There seems to be some confusion regarding the new food safety legislation, therefore American Farm Bureau Federation food safety specialist, Kelli Ludlum, explains what impact it would have on producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …