The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s 2007 Census of Agriculture revealed that the most common type of farm is lifestyle or retirement farms. NASS defines those farms as having less than 250 thousand in sales with the operator either being retired or with a primary occupation outside of farming. Statistics Director, Joe Prusacki, noted that 13 percent of the farms counted …
A Visit with FL House Agriculture Committee Chair, Trudi Williams
Representative Trudi Williams of Ft Myers represents Lee and Collier Counties in the Legislature and is Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. In the first report she comments on the budget cuts expected and how agriculture may fare. In the second report, Williams discusses water issues. And in the third report, Williams discusses sustainability. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
GA Cattleman Concerned about Activists
Mike McCravy is President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and wants those involved in animal agriculture across the state to know how bad the problem is with animal rights activists. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
AL Cattleman Encourages Younger Generation
At the recent Cattle Industry Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. J. Lee Alley of Montgomery, Alabama officially stepped down as the Regional Vice President of Policy for NCBA’s Region two, a position he’s served in for the past few years. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
FL Ranch Earns Vision Award as FL Youth Do Well in Contests
Florida was well represented at the recent Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show out in Phoenix, Arizona and came back with some top honors. Vision Award: Youth Contests: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
USDA Suspends PCA & Peanut Stocks and Processing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is suspending, and proposing to debar, Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) and its subsidiary Tidewater Blanching LLC from doing business with the federal government. Tyron Spearman has the details of that along with the latest peanut stocks and processing numbers. USDA Suspends PCA: Stocks and Processing: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Who is Back In the Export Trade?
Everett Griner has the answer. Everett also gives the information on just what is driving this industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida 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 …
Propane Flame Sanitizer Gets High Praise From Producers
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) and Flame Engineering have been working together to inform poultry producers about the Propane Flame Sanitizer. Director of Agriculture for Flame Engineering, Steve Koch, says that the process uses heat instead of chemicals to clean poultry houses. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Alabama’s Precision Farming Incentive Cut-Off Date February 13
The Alabama Natural Resource Conservation Service has announced sign-up for the new Precision Farming Incentive. This is a continuous sign-up with a batching date of February 13, 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Agriculture’s Role in Climate Change
With all the focus on being green lately Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expects the Agriculture Industry to continue to be a leader in environmental issues. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …