This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is informing Florida agricultural producers that even if they don’t have crop insurance or non-insured crop disaster assistance coverage (NAP) that qualifies them for compensation under the government’s disaster programs, they can still take advantage of a waiver that permits them to pay a “buy-in†fee that will allow them …
FL Farm Field Day
The University of Florida will hold their annual Field Day event Thursday, September 4th at their Jay Research Facility. Barry Brecke talks about some of the things growers can learn about while there. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
Experts Doubt the Meat and Cancer Hypothesis
Researchers met recently to express their doubts of last years claims by one organization that tied meat to cancer. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
AL Livestock Market Report
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a look at this week’s cattle market prices from across the state. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
The Pain is Not Universal
Just what we’re paying today is taking up to 14% of the income just to get to work. What is this? Everett Griner tells us, along with some other things we are doing without. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Propane Powered Pickup
Alternative fuels for vehicles include more than just ethanol and biodiesel – there’s also propane. Mark Leitman with the Propane Education and Research Council says Roush has designed a pick up that runs on propane. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
Farm Bill Comparison Website
Many producers and others may still be confused about what is included in the 2008 Farm Bill, compared to the previous bill. To that end, USDA has developed a new website that offers a side-by-side comparison. The website can be found at www.ers.usda.gov/FarmBill/2008. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Fresh Produce in Schools
The 2008 Farm bill is providing $49 million in fresh fruits and vegetables for elementary school children during the school day under the new Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program – with over 1.6 million allocated for Florida schools. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Figuring Damage From Fay
As all eyes are now on Gustav, officials are still trying to determine how much damage the heavy rains and winds from Tropical Storm Fay caused – from citrus and vegetables in south Florida to cotton and pecans in the tri-state area. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Citrus Expo Program for Growers
Citrus growers are reminded about the Citrus Expo Seminar coming up next Thursday, September 4th as Harold Browning with the CREC says they have a great program lined up. To learn more about the Citrus Expo Seminar Day, click Here Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …