Specialty crop interests are frustrated by the latest extension of the 2002 farm bill, however Mike Stuart with Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, who is co-chairman of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says they remain optimistic a new farm bill can be passed. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Florida Ag In The Classroom Program On A Roll
In this interview (2:35 mp3) with Florida Ag In The Classroom‘s Lisa Gaskalla, she offers an update on the program, and details on “Ag Litereacy Day” set for April 10. Farmers, ranchers and others connected to Florida Agriculture will spend the day reading an ag story to school children across the state for Ag Literacy Day, and Gaskalla says there …
AL Suggests Delaying Grazing
Weather conditions over the past year or so have prompted the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service to ask producers to delay grazing their livestock a bit this spring to help that grass develop good root systems. Report (1:00 mp3) 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, …
GA Cattlemen Invited to Convention
Vice President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Bill Nutt, invites producers from across the state to attend their annual convention and beef expo coming up April 2nd through the 5th in Perry. Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …
FL Cattlemen Urged to Promote IFAS
With funding cuts being on the of the top issues in the Florida legislature this session, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Handley said they are asking their members to contact elected officials about the importance of IFAS to the state. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Cattle Fever Tick Funding
USDA announced it’s funding efforts to stop cattle fever tick before it spreads much past a quaratine zone along the Texas-Mexico border . Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …
A New Farm Bill is Still Possible
With April 18th not that far away and the fact Congress is in a two-week recess, many wonder if a new farm bill is even possible, but some feel it is. Â Report (1:00 mp3) 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, …
From Peanut Exports to Farm Bill News
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest out of Washington concerning the Farm Bill and what’s happening with it in the Finance Committee. Report (1:00 mp3) Tyron also has the latest peanut export numbers and looks at information compiled about concerns over food attitudes. Report 1 (:30 mp3)  Report 2 (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Ag Awareness Week in Georgia
Governor Sonny Perdue this week launched the fifth annual National Agriculture Awareness Week in Georgia to recognize the contributions of agriculture and agribusiness in the state. Read release here. Report (1:00 mp3) 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 …
What Administration Wants in Farm Bill
President Bush signed a short term extension of the current farm bill last week and this week Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer outlined what the president expects Congress to deliver in a Farm Bill by April 18. Report (1:00 mp3) Schafer says what the administration wants includes funding for specialty crops. Report (1:00 mp3) According to Schafer if Congress fails …