Efforts to get a Florida Peach Growers Association up and running are well underway as work is being done towards the possibility of a Statewide Marketing Order for peaches to help to provide resources for marketing and research. Two public hearings have been Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
USDA Announces Dollars for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today an investment of up to $235 million to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the funding is being made available through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), the newest conservation tool of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation …
Peanut Industry News
Tyron Spearman has a look at news of interest to those in the peanut industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Fate of Country of Origin Labeling Still Up in the Air
There has been controversy around the U.S. country of origin labeling rules for at least the last six years, and we still are not sure about its fate. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gary Crawford has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …
Tough Session for Alabama Legislature
This will be week nine of the Alabama legislative session, a session that Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Dr. Billy Powell says has been a tough one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
Trade Aspects of Bird Flu Still a Top Priority
Turkey will be the site of the upcoming meetings of top agricultural officials from the G20 countries. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that during the upcoming G20 ag meetings in Turkey, he will keep pressing countries to only impose partial or regional bans on U.S. poultry due to avian influenza and to drop total bans on U.S. poultry. Download Audio …
Today is National OJ Day
Today, May 4th, is National OJ Day and the Florida Department of Citrus invites everyone to join Florida Orange Juice and raise a glass to the great taste and nutritional benefits of 100% orange juice. To kick off the festivities, the Florida Department of Citrus will host carnival-themed events in Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
Another Good Year Expected for Cow-Calf Operations
Capital Press reports cattle prices are expected to moderate in the second half of this year, yet remain high, which would keep average annual prices this year higher than last year’s record-breaking figures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida …
Still No Agreements in Florida Legislature
Some are calling it a messy end to the 2015 Florida legislative session, but whatever your description, Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says it was kind of a weird wrap-up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …
Commissioner Putnam Reminds Citizens to Report Suspicious Wildfire Activity During National Arson Awareness Week
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today reminded citizens to help prevent wildland arson by reporting all suspicious wildfire activity in Florida. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service is bringing attention to the threat of wildland arson this week during National Arson …