WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2010—The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice today held the fifth of five joint public workshops to explore the appropriate role for antitrust and regulatory enforcement in American agriculture. The workshop, led by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, examined margins at various levels of the agricultural supply chain. The …
Another Fla Vs Feds Legal Fight Headed To Pensacola
By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE……… Florida will go to court to challenge tougher federal water standards slated to kick in next year, the state’s top legal and agricultural officials said Tuesday as they filed suit in federal court in Pensacola to block a controversial set of clean water standards they contend are inflexible and …
Dr. Barry Brecke Retires after 35 Years
After 35 years, Dr. Barry Brecke with University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education center in Milton has decided to retire as a special reception was held for him last week. I caught up with Barry as he looked back over his 35 years as a weed scientist. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
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FFA is perhaps America’s finest youth group. Everett Griner tells us why. 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 …
FL Crops Escaped Major Damage this Morning
Many crops in Florida dodged the freeze damage bullet this morning, but now will need to await the results of what may occur tomorrow morning as Gary Crawford talks with USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. Download Audio And Florida producers will not get much of a break from having to protect their crops from freezing weather as another cold wave is …
Syngenta’s Agrisure Viptera is a Huge Opportunity for Growers
Chris Cook, Field Agronomy vice-president for Syngenta, says that this year’s launch of Agrisure Viptera has created a huge opportunity for growers as it offers the total package of increased yields and excellent grain quality. 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 …
Ag Commissioner Elect Looks At Some Hot Issues
As we approach a new year and a new administration, Florida Ag Commissioner-elect, Adam Putnam, discusses some of the critical issues we are facing, both state and nationally. 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 …
Cotton May Push Peanut Prices Higher
Cotton prices continue to make some wonder how that will affect peanut contracts as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest 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 …
Gainesville Biomass Plant Clears Cabinet
By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 7, 2010……..Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet approved on Tuesday the final certification to a 100-megawatt wood burning power plant near Gainesville over the objections of a group of neighbors and environmentalists who called on the panel to defer the issue until legal appeals have been concluded. …
FBC Pleased with Veal Promotion
Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer explains how beef checkoff dollars were able to get veal back on the menu at a popular restaurant chain. 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 …