TALLAHASSEE – For weeks, unusually cold winter temperatures delayed Florida’s strawberry harvest, leaving grocery shelves empty. But now, finally, good news: The strawberries are ripening, and they’re even sweeter than usual. 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 …
GA Celebrates National Agriculture Week
A large crowd kicked off National Agriculture Week with exhibits, food and entertainment during Georgia’s Agriculture Awareness Day and Gary Black, president of the Georgia Agri Business Council, says the event showcased the agriculture’s cooperative spirit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
AFBF Wants to Put Foreign Worker Program on Pause
The American Farm Bureau Federation has asked a federal district court to delay the Obama administration’s final rule on the H-2A foreign worker program. 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 …
Citrus Panel Celebrates New HQ; Handles Business
Florida Department of Citrus and city officials celebrate the department’s new headquarters in Bartow Wednesday. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has that story and summarizes Citrus Commission activities. 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 …
Ag Awareness
American Agriculture: Abundant, Affordable, Amazing. That’s the theme for Ag Awareness Week which culminates this Saturday, March 20th, with National Ag Day. And in the following two reports, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, celebrates those principles and the farmers that work tirelessly everyday to bring them to us. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Vilsack to Discuss Exports with Japan
Cattle producers are interested in knowing whether Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s upcoming trip to Japan will include discussions about the re-opening of U.S. beef products to that country. 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 …
Animal I.D.
The cattle industry is still struggling with this. Where are they now in getting it implemented? Everett Griner tells us. 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 …
House Speaker Cretul Hosts FL Farm Bureau Members in Chambers
Florida Farm Bureau members in Tallahassee this week were invited by House Speaker Larry Cretul of Ocala for a rare meeting in House Chambers during Farm Bureau Day at the state Capitol. Marion County cattle rancher and Florida Farm Bureau Treasurer Jeff Vermillion (photo right) helped set up the special event, where Farm Bureau members were able to sit in …
Grassroots Opposition to Climate Change Bill Delivered to Senate
Florida Farm Bureau played a big role in The American Farm Bureau Federation’s successful, six-month campaign to oppose cap-and-trade climate change legislation. And national affairs coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Adam Basford, says the Don’t CAP Our Future campaign culminated last week when farmer and rancher members from across the country presented key lawmakers some of the 100,000 …
Drop in US Sugar Consumption and Demand
USDA’s March sugar outlook shows a decrease in U.S. sugar consumption and demand as World Agricultural Outlook Board chair, Gerry Bange, says there are two reasons for the decline. 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 …