Director of Government & Community Affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Staci Braswell, says a recent study regarding the economic impact of EPA’s proposed nutrient criteria standards shows that they will have a significant affect on those currently in agriculture, as well as limiting any future agricultural growth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Debate on Fruit and Veggie Subsidies
As lawmakers are hearing ideas on how to make fruits and vegetables more affordable for schools and for low income Americans, a debate has arisen on whether or not the specialty crops should be subsidized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
2008 Farm Bill has GA NRCS Focusing on Forest Lands
Georgia State Conservationist, James Tillman, has been out touring the state recently to get a closer look at some of the conservation initiatives that have been implemented through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. And he notes that thanks to the 2008 Farm Bill, many of those programs are assisting with forest lands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
A New Answer to Waterhyacinth Control
The days of the Waterhyacinth may be numbered as researchers have released a new insect that will help control the invasive weed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …
Waiting on Animal ID Program
A series of public meetings are underway across the country to get feedback on the new flexible coordinated network for animal disease traceability, because as most in livestock production know, USDA has scrapped the national animal identification system. In the following reports we talk with Dr. Tony Frazier, Alabama State Veterinarian, Stephen Monroe with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division …
Peanut Voice Heard at USDA Hearing
A series of hearings are taking place across the country to consider new ideas regarding federal food and farm policy and two of those took place last week here in the southeast, one in Georgia and one in Alabama. Both events had a good representation of local agriculture producers and leaders as Tyron Spearman has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
2010 Citrus Expo Exhibitor Brochure is now ready!
EXHIBITORS – Any company interested in participating in the 2010 Citrus Expo, NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! Exhibit spaces are already three quarters of the way full and are filling everyday. You can CLICK HERE to register online or you can complete and fax the exhibitor brochure to 888-957-2226. Visit the Citrus Expo website for more information on Lodging, …
Big Farming
Big farms lead to big machines which lead to big productivity. Everett Griner has some statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …
NRCS to Receive Additional WRP Funding
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced funding for the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) that will add an expected 75,000 additional acres to the approximately 2.2 million acres currently enrolled in the program. The funding will go to wetland conservation projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico. AL: Download Audio FL-Carlos Suarez: Download Audio News post …
GA Cotton Planting Been Hit or Miss So Far
The Georgia cotton crop experienced a record yield in 2009, and Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says they are optimistic about this season as well. Eventhough, they are dealing with a couple of issues during planting. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …