It’s the second week of the 2008 Florida legislative session and the budget is the primary concern for agriculture, with lawmakers looking to cut between 3 and 4 billion dollars this year. Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks talks about their concerns. Report (1:00 mp3) Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson says the process is just beginning. Report (1:00 mp3) It’s …
Georgia Veg Industry Optimism
The Georgia vegetable industry recently overwhelmingly passed a new vegetable marketing order and Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association executive director Charles Hall says the industry is really growing in the state. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …
Alabama Trade Mission to Ukraine
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks recently returned from the Eastern European Country of Ukraine. Commissioner Sparks led the first American trade mission to participate in a food based trade show in Ukraine. The trade mission included three Alabama poultry related companies and the trade show component showcased six Alabama food product companies and four additional Southern based food product …
FL Cattlemen to Talk with Legislators
Cattle producers from across Florida areĂ‚Â in Tallahassee this week for their annualĂ‚Â trip to the state capitol to meet with legislators.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …
GA Beef at Food Show
Georgia Beef CheckoffĂ‚Â dollars were hard at work at a recent food showĂ‚Â event.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …
AL Pleased with Beef Cookoff
The annual Senior High Beef Cookoff was another successful event this year in AlabamaĂ‚Â .Ă‚Â Ă‚Â ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …
JBS wants to be Largest Beef Processor
In a move that concerns some cattle producers across the country, JBS has announced a big buyout of some well known companies, but itĂ‚Â must firstĂ‚Â face government review.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â ReportĂ‚Â (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …
Demand of Corn
What is causing the demand for corn?Ă‚Â Think you know?Ă‚Â Everett Griner tells us just what is causing it.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Fertilizer Application
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about tthe proper application of fertilizers by homeowners. Click here, Best Management Practices (pdf), to view more information about the proper application of fertilizers and maintaining a healthy lawn. Click here, Urban Turf Fact Sheet (pdf), to view information about revised fertilizer content standards for use in urban settings. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Anita Bryant Featured at Citrus Hall of Fame Luncheon
The Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida Luncheon drew more than 300 attendees Friday for its “citrus celebration” and induction ceremonies for three new honorees. Joe Marshburn (l), Norm Todd (r) and the late Richard Graves Jr (no photo avail) were inducted at the event held at the Hall of Fame’s new home at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. …