Atmore, Alabama is the setting this week for a national training seminar through the American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association for NRCS. The event is being hosted by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians at the Wind Creek Casino and Hotel. I was able to talk with a variety of folks involved with this effort on who is attending and why. …
Republican Agriculture Commissioners Committee Statement on Election Results
From the Republican Agriculture Commissioners Committee: Washington, DC – Republican Agriculture Commissioners Committee (RACC) Executive Director Tim Barnes this evening issued the following statement: “Tonight voters throughout the country made it clear: They are thrilled with the hard work and dedication being put forth by Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …
Two Florida Congressmen Lose to Challengers
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 5, 2014……….Both incumbents — one Democrat and one Republican — lost their seats Tuesday in Florida’s two most hotly-contested congressional races. One-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia lost to Republican challenger Carlos Curbelo 51.56 percent to 48.44 percent in the 26th Congressional District, which includes parts of Miami-Dade …
Adam Putnam Wins
From the Putnam for Commissioner of Agriculture campaign: BARTOW, Fla. – Following major media outlets calling the race, Adam Putnam, Florida’s incumbent Commissioner of Agriculture, claimed victory in his re-election contest shortly after 8:00 p.m. in front several hundred family, friends and supporters in his home town of Bartow, Florida. Putnam defeated Democratic candidate Thaddeus Hamilton. “First, I want to …
MPP Signup Closing Date Is Extended
Dairy producers eligible for the new Margin Protection Program will now have until December 5th to sign up. Rod Bain has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle …
Feeding the Hungry
Efforts continue to help feed the hungry, as Cindy Zimmerman has information about how more folks are involved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Discussion Meet Winners Announced
From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla. – Keiko Osumi of Alachua County was named the 2014 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet winner at Florida Farm Bureau’s 73rd Annual Meeting in Ponte Vedra Beach. Nick and Kiley Larsen of Western Palm Beach County, Rachel Morgan of Hamilton County, Trevor Murphy of Highlands County and Dean Cheshire of Alachua …
EPA Visits NCGA President’s Farm
Nearly a dozen staffers of the Environmental Protection Agency visited National Corn Growers Association president Chip Bowling’s farm last week for an informational session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
Florida Beef Takes Part in Gala
An event took place this past weekend where Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says beef was able to have quite a presence. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
Georgia Beef Team Ambassadors Heading Out
Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says this year’s Beef Team Ambassadors will be heading out this coming weekend to start their efforts in talking with consumers about beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …