Florida Farm Bureau’s convention in Daytona Beach this week drew a strong delegation of farmers and ranchers from nearly every county in Florida. It also attracted a number of political candidates from multiple statewide races. In this first report, FFB President John Hoblick discusses the situation with EPA and possible new water regulations that have Florida agriculturists very concerned. In …
Cotton Incorporated Working on Nitrogen Inputs
Nitrogen is an input that touches cotton farmers on multiple levels and vice president of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, Kater Hake, says they are involved in a 10-year research effort to steadily improve nitrogen applications. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …
AL Ag Commissioner Warns of Potential Crop Crisis
MONTGOMERY– Commissioner Ron Sparks warns that Alabama agricultural producers are in a potential crisis mode concerning the fall 2009 crop harvest, according to a recent assessment conducted across the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …
Large Biomass Opportunities Expected for Southeast
A new study predicts large biomass markets for the Southeast with a projected increase in gross receipts of $9,419 per farm in Florida. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Halloween Stories
As we finish last minute preparations for that the scariest holiday of them all, Halloween, we take a look at a few fall inspired reports. This Year’s Pumpkin Harvest: The resilience of the Jack-O-Lantern: Southeastern Pumpkins: Fun Facts About Candy Corn: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …
Leafy Greens Hearings Conclude
USDA has concluded its seven hearings on the proposed voluntary national marketing agreement for leafy green vegetables and decision time is soon at hand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
FL Environmental Leadership Awards Presented
During Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting, which is underway in Daytona Beach, awards were presented to two agricultural operations in recognition of their leadership in promoting progressive environmental practices. To learn more about the award and this year’s winners click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …
China Lifting H1N1-Related Ban on U.S. Pork
China has announced it will lift its ban on U.S. pork. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
College Aggies Online Competition Underway
College Aggies Online, a competition for college students interested in agriculture, in underway. To learn more about the program go to College Aggies Online Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
FFB Annual Meeting Wraps Up
Well the Florida Farm Bureau’s 68th annual meeting wraps up today as Commissioner Charles Bronson hosted the Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards during breakfast. For more on all of the activities that took place during the meeting visit the FFB website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …