FFB Eyeing Immigration as the Hot Button Issue of 2011 Session

In this report we check in with director of state legislative affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Ben Parks, who says that it looks like immigration is going to be the hot button issue for the 2011 Legislative Session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …

Researchers Studying Unlikely Alternative to Methyl Bromide

As scientist continue to search for a replacement for Methyl Bromide an unlikely candidate has emerged, molasses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL Ag Department Announces Layoffs with More to Come

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is facing an immediate $2.3 million cut resulting in the announcement of employee layoffs. And with another $4.7 million planned to be cut for the 2012 fiscal year, Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan says he hopes to find other ways to make up the budget shortfalls for the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Peanuts Exports are Up

The latest report shows that peanut exports are still up as Tyron Spearman has a look at the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …

Higher Meat Production Forecast

New forecast numbers show we are now expecting more red meat, pork and poultry output in the U.S. this year than what was earlier projected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

GAC Invites Producers to Attend Ag Awareness Kickoff

As we look toward the eleventh week of Georgia’s 2011 Legislative Session, Georgia Agribusiness Council president, Bryan Tolar, encourages producers to attend the Kick-Off Celebration for Agricultural Awareness Week in Georgia coming up Tuesday, March 22nd at the Georgia Freight Depot. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …

Honoring America’s Producers

This week has been National Ag Week, but Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that anytime is a great time to recognize our nation’s farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …

All About Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs)

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers in this interview discusses the advantages of CHMAs, says CHMAs don’t have to encompass huge areas, and tells how growers can form a CHMA where one doesn’t exist. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …

Indian River Citrus Group Discussing Plans To Aid Japanese

Some Indian River growers and shippers are discussing plans to donate fresh grapefruit to Japan in the wake of that country’s recent disasters. George Streetman, a River grower and packer and chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, tells about the plans. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …

Farm Budget Cuts

Everett Griner tells us how ag leaders know that cuts are coming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …