Congressman Adam Putnam says while yes, there are some good things for Florida citrus and other agriculture segments in the recently passed House version of the Farm Bill, there are also some very negative aspects to the bill that could outweigh the positives. In this report, hear Putnam’s pointed comments about a severe loss of conservation funding if the bill …
Peanut Allergies Not Slowing Consumption
Despite all the publicity about peanut allergies, Americans are eating more peanuts and peanut products. Ă‚Â Report (1:05 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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 …
The New Farm Bill
We get a new one every five years, but this year may be different.Ă‚Â Everett Griner talks to us about the new farm bill and what some of the things we have to look forward to are about, and, what needs to be done to get this farm bill written.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Turning Point for Florida Ag
At the recent Farm to Fuel Summit in Florida, the state’s chief financial officer told the crowd that biofuels are the future for Florida agriculture. CFO Alex Sink noted that one of the turning points in Florida’s history was when citrus first started to be grown in the state. “My bold prediction is that this sea change that we are …
Some Growers Asked for Disaster Dollar Refunds
In this report, according to news reports coming out this week, up to 1,500 producers of citrus, vegetables and nursery crops in Florida are being asked to prove they have crop insurance or refund disaster money provided following hurricanes of recent years. Also in part two of this report, Florida Citrus Production Advisory Council leader Peter McClure says while things …
Citrus Pressured for Research Success
Grower Peter McClure heads the volunteer efforts of the Citrus Production Research Advisory Council which gives input to the research community about where growers want research funds to be invested. He says growers and the industry are under pressure like never before for timely progress on citrus ‘greening’ research. Report (2:00 mp3) Pre-register for Seminars and Trade Show attendance at …
FL Has New Testing for BVD
The Florida State Veterinarian wants producersĂ‚Â to know aboutĂ‚Â a new way to test cattle for BVD.Ă‚Â Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida 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 …
AL Counties to Receive Vet Surveys
Every county in Alabama isĂ‚Â urged to fill out a survey being sent out in an effort to help with the shortage of food animal veterinarians in the state.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
GA College Working to Enhance Ag Programs
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia willĂ‚Â be offering four-year degrees starting in January, all in an effort to enhance ag programs.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
AL Drought Meetings
Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks will be visiting with Alabama farmers who have suffered damages due to the drought on Wednesday, August 8th at three stops across the state. The purpose of the meetings will be to assess drought conditions in the different growing regions of Alabama, facilitate dialogue with growers on current conditions and imminent needs, and update growers …