As the the issue of water quality heats up in Florida with EPA’s new nutrient standards, the agricultural community continues their water efforts. As Terri Bates, assistant deputy executive director of the SouthFlorida Water Management District, says they have been working with the Florida Department of Agriculture and the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop Best Management Practices for …
Niche Seed Varieties Could Provide Good Yield and Quality
Many cotton farmers are still trying to find a good replacement for 555, and Scott Brown, Colquitt County Extension Coordinator, says there are a number of niche’ varieties that should work well for the growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …
Direct Marketing is a Great Avenue for Specialty Crop Growers
USDA economist Michelle Dapra says the growing trend of direct marketing of agricultural products is a win for small specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
Many Tickets Still Left in Turkey Hunt Drawing
There are still quite a few tickets left for Florida Farm Bureau’s donation drawing for a weekend turkey hunt with Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
Researchers Studying Wild Bees
As scientists struggle to come to grips with Colony Collapse Disorder they have begun to cast a worried eye towards wild bees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
Chambliss Supports Limiting Epa’s Authority to Regulate Greenhouse Gases
Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Saxby Chambliss, has announced his support for a resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to an endangerment finding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Bronson on Tour of Freeze Damage
Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson took a tour of crops damaged by this month’s freeze and says that some growers may have a tough time recouping their investment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Peanut Butter Donations Continue & Peanut Prices Should Improve
More peanut butter is heading to Haiti as Tyron Spearman has an update on that story along with information about comments made last week on how peanut growers should hopefully be looking for better pricing this year. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
Smaller than Expected Cattle Numbers
According to the recent numbers, the nation’s feedlots have less cattle in them than many had expected, and are at the lowest levels since 2005. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
NW Florida Beef Conference is February 3
Cattle producers are invited to attend the 25th Anniversary of the Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show next Wednesday, February 3rd at the Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center in Marianna, Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …