Childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years, leaving nearly a third of the children in the US currently overweight. And researchers are now studying a type of feral pigs to understand how to tackle our nation’s childhood obesity epidemic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Project Funding Available in Florida to Improve Water Quality and Quantity
Gainesville, FL., July 12, 2010 – Hillsborough County area farmers and ranchers can help conserve water and improve water quality on agricultural working lands through the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP), which leverages additional resources and services from conservation partners. The program is administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which enters into agreements …
GA Junior Cattlemen Holding Field Day
The annual Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association Field Day will be held this Wednesday, July 14th, while the 2010 Georgia Junior Beef Futurity will take place July 15-17 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Download Audio For details about the GJCA Field Day go to http://www.gabeef.org/gjca/index.html Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
FFB Invites Growers to Small Farms Conference
Florida Farm Bureau reminds growers about the Florida Small Farms Alternative Enterprises Conference set for July 31-Aug. 1 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Download Audio More information about the conference is available at smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu 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 …
Peanut Crop Looks Good
University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist Dr. John Beasley says while overall the peanut crop looks good at this time, growers need to make sure they stay up with things. 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 …
WASDE Shows Slight Changes to Livestock
USDA made slight adjustments to the total U.S. meat production forecasts for 2010 and 2011 in its monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. 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 …
Pork Board to Discuss Budget
The National Pork Board will discuss their 2011 budget this week during the three-day National Pork Industry Conference. 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 …
Bill Seeks Citrus Research Funds From Tariffs
Up to $30 million a year in federal tariffs on imported citrus and juice would be allocated to citrus research under a U.S. Senate bill that was slated to be filed Monday. All citrus producing states would work together on allocating research funds in the fight against greening disease and other serious citrus problems if the bill passes. Download Audio …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Helping our Seafood Industry
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida’s struggling seafood industry and how we can do our part to help. More information is available on line by clicking on, “We’re in Business.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Citrus Forecast: Oranges Unchanged; Grapefruit Up
The USDA recently issued its final Florida citrus crop forecast of the season; Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the numbers. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. 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 …