Steps Made to Boost Biofuels

The administration has launched a major cooperative effort to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. The mode of action includes USDA’s proposed rule on the Biomass Crop Assistance Program, EPA’s final rule to implement the renewable fuels standard and a report from the President’s task force that lays out a strategy to advance the development and commercialization of a sustainable …

Florida Food Freedom Act

With a strong demand in Florida for local produce, Senator Carey Baker is trying to help producers meet the growing market’s need, by alleviating excessive state food permits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Hometown Super Bowl Treats

This year’s Super Bowl match-up between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts should give fans plenty to work with when throwing an authentic Super Bowl party. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

New Advisory Council on Wildlife Conservation and Hunting Issues

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack were joined by Governor Brian Schweitzer today to announce the creation of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC), an official advisory group under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Secretary Vilsack, Secretary Salazar, and Governor Schweitzer made the announcement at a …

Peanut Market Information

Tyron Spearman has information today concerning the peanut markets which includes the latest posted price. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

NIFA Awards Funding to Southeast Schools

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced they are awarding $24 million in grants to study animal heath, reproduction, breeding, genetics and nutrition and some of those dollars are coming to schools here in the Southeast. Download Audio For more information visit: nifa.usda.gov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

GA to Hold Horse Auction Saturday

The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites those interested to a horse auction in Hawkinsville this Saturday, February 6th where more than 24 rehabilitated horses will be sold. Download Audio For photos of horses to be auctioned and for additional information, visit agr.georgia.gov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

FL Appointees to State FSA Committee

The Obama Administration has announced the individuals who will serve on the Florida State Farm Service Agency Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

Rooney Comments on USDA’s Florida Ag Disaster Declaration

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) released the following statement regarding the federal disaster declaration announced last week by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack: “Florida growers were hit extremely hard by the freeze last month and I am glad to see to see Secretary Vilsack declare a federal disaster so growers can receive much needed assistance. All eight counties in the …

Farm Thefts

Everett Griner explains how buyers of stolen property can help. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …