By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Oct. 1,2010……….There is a lot of talk about a long-standing water dispute between Florida, Georgia and Alabama in the race to replace Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, who has sought a resolution by meeting with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and Alabama Gov. Bob Riley. However, in the races to replace …
FCA Reminder of Ranch Rodeo
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind everyone about the Ranch Rodeo Finals and free Cowboy Heritage Festival going on today and tomorrow, October 1st and 2nd, at Silver Spurs Arena in the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Download Audio For more information go to http://www.floridacattlemen.org/d/RanchRodeoticket.pdf Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …
Fish Farming
Everett Griner tells us how there is a logical solution to a growing problem. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Classic Fabric of Our Lives Campaign Bringing a New Message
Last year consumers saw a resurrection of the classic “Fabric of Our Lives” campaign but Director of Advertising Glenn Sciachitano for Cotton Incorporated notes that it has been updated to address the current needs of the market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …
Chambliss Introduces HARVEST Act of 2010
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today announced he has introduced legislation that provides a non-amnesty option for temporary agriculture workers. The Helping Agriculture Receive Verifiable Employees Securely & Temporarily, or “HARVEST,” Act of 2010, would reform and streamline the H-2A temporary worker program to meet the present needs of agriculture and discourage the practice of hiring undocumented workers. …
Pass the Pumpkins Please
With the images of fall dancing in our heads, many are thinking about the fall celebrations, all which require a very important element, pumpkins. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
County Farm Bureaus Working to Defeat Amendment 4
County Farm Bureaus throughout the state have begun active campaigns to defeat the Amendment 4 proposal on the November ballot. Many counties have used Florida Farm Bureau’s (FFB) cost-share program to purchase yard signs and bumper stickers as part of their efforts. The reception of presentations about the proposal at county Farm Bureau annual meetings indicates that members recognize the …
Ag Possibilities in November & Funding for Rural Jobs
There’s been quite a bit of talk in our nation’s capitol as to how agrilculture will be affected after the November elections, as Tyron Spearman looks at those scenarios and also has news about new funding that’s been announced by USDA for rural jobs. Elections: Download Audio Rural Jobs: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …
Farm Income Boosted by Livestock
USDA has projected net farm income for this year to be $77.1 billion, up 24 percent from last year and this rise can be attributed in fair margin to gains for livestock and dairy producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …