Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about less valuable species of fish being substituted for grouper. More information about grouper substitution can be found on the web site of the Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing at: Is It Really Florida Grouper? More information about Florida seafood can be found at: http://www.fl-seafood.com/. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins …
Fl Citrus Growers Push to Tap “Free Riders”
More comments about the “Free Rider” issue, as Florida growers and industry interests put the push on to find answers, and tap new sources for additional funds from sources who benefit from the marketing efforts presently paid for exclusively by Florida growers. In this report, comments from former Florida Citrus Commission Chairman, Andy Taylor, Peace River Citrus Products. Report (2:00 …
Senate to Debate Farm Bill
The farm bill is heading to the floor of the Senate this coming week and debate is expected to be lively on a number of issues. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Farmers Matter
The National Corn Growers Association has created a website called Farmers Matter to thank farmers and help educate consumers about growers’ dedication for producing the safest, most abundant food and feed supply on Earth, while also supplying the demands for cleaner-burning, renewable ethanol. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
New Farm Bill Should Not Affect Planned CSP Signup
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster says that any changes that might be made to the Conservation Security Program in the 2007 Farm Bill should not affect plans for a new signup in 2008 Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
New Cotton Board CEO Talks About Research
Newly named Cotton Board president and CEO Drayton Mayers says research projects being done by Cotton Incorporated have benefits for both producers and consumers of cotton. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Ag Secretary Relationship Important for Citrus
In the first report, comments from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam about the need for the U S Secretary of Agriculture to have a good understanding of, and relationship with, the citrus industry. In the second report, Putnam comments on the progress of the Farm Bill and how specialty crop interests need to keep the pressure on to get their improved …
FL Packers Look For New Fresh Rule
With the Florida citrus harvest getting underway, Florida growers of fresh citrus want to know what the rules will be as soon as possible in terms of shipping fruit out-of-state. In this report, Richard Kinney of Florida Citrus Packers Association has some insight on the expected timeline. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Continuing Outreach to Help with NAIS
USDA has a program underway to help small & economically disadvantaged livestock producers take part in the National Animal Identification System. Under Secretary Bruce Knight says it’s all an effort to get more producers involved in the system.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
GA Counties Look for Disaster Aid
Drought conditions across Georgia have prompted more disaster declarations as Tyron Spearman says certain counties are hoping for some aid.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025