The message of Food Check out day was delivered to consumers at a Publix supermarket in Ocala Tuesday by local and state farm bureau officials. Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick (far right) joins Marion County Farm Bureau leaders for the event that provided information about the affordability of food. A few lucky shoppers got their groceries paid for as …
FL Cattleman on Producer Education Efforts
Efforts to bolster production education was one issue that saw quite a bit of discussion at the recent Cattle Industry Convention. I caught up with a member of the Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation who sits on that committee to find out what some of the things were they looked at. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
GA Producer Impressed with NCBA Programs
Various committee meetings took place at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, Tennessee including the Evaluation Commitee.Ă‚Â I had a chance to talk with one Cattlemen from Georgia who sits on that committee about the issues they discussed. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
AL Cattleman Discusses Ag Policy
The Agriculture Policy committee at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville had a full plate of topics to discuss. One cattleman from Alabama who sits on that committee discusses some of the issues they covered. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Upcoming Peanut Meetings
There’sĂ‚Â a variety of meetings for peanut growers upcoming the next few days. Tyron Spearman runs through the list. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
Next Step for Farm Bill Proposal
It’s been a week since the administration released it’s farm bill proposals and in that time USDA officials have been criss crossing the country bringing the plan directly to producers. When I talked with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns I asked what the next step is for the administration proposal. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Less Cotton Acres Expected
Higher grain prices will likely mean significantly less cotton acres this year, according to the National Cotton Council’s 24th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey released last week. Check out the survey on the NCC website. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Celebrating Affordable Food
Check out just how affordable food is in this land of ours! In just five weeks, the average American earns enough disposable income to pay for his or her food supply for the entire year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
US Under Secretary of Agriculture Visits Florida
On Monday, USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight discussed the fresh market of Florida citrus. Gary Cooper was there first hand for this report. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Provides Significant Support …
Peanut Cultivator Research Continues
Certain research efforts from last yearĂ‚Â will carry over to this year’s peanut crop. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …