The new start date for shipping Vidalia’s is now set for the Monday of the last full week in April every year. However, Georgia growers are split on this set-in-stone date, causing one major grower to file suit on the new policy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Looking for a Farm Bill in December
There is more news coming out of Washington D.C. that has some feeling we may actually get a new farm bill before the end of the year. President-Elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Bob McCan, is optimistic that we’ll see one within the next month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
EPA Decision on RFS Could Play Into Farm Bill Debate
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas told reporters this week that the recent EPA decision to lower next year’s Renewable Fuel Standard target could impact some farm bill decisions. He noted that the downward trend in corn has Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Making Progress on a Farm Bill Deal
The House and Senate Ag Committee chairmen and ranking members met last night and plan to meet again today in an effort to work out the final differences for a new farm bill. Tyron Spearman has the latest from our nation’s capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Trees for Troops Kick Off 2013 Campaign
The Trees for Troops program is already working to provide free, farm-grown Christmas trees to armed forces members and their families. Download Audio 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 Applied ResearchJune …
Putnam Continues Push for Statewide Water Policy
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 20, 2013 Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam continues to push for lawmakers to remember that South Florida isn’t the only part of the state where water quality and quantity have become dire issues. “There is an extraordinary bias to the south at the expense of the springs and Apalachicola Bay,” Putnam …
Beef Cookoff Reaching Many People
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Brenda Brookshire from Suches, Georgia talks about how the venue change with the National Beef Cookoff has allowed them to reach even more people. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Update on NASS Reports for Specialty Crop Growers
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will continue to produce a reduced number of statistical surveys in fiscal year 2014. The following report has details on how the reduced schedule will affect specialty crop growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Getting Closer to a Farm Bill
We may be getting closer to seeing a new farm bill put together, as Tyron Spearman has the latest. Download Audio 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 Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …
More than 5,000 Acres Now Protected Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and members of the Board of Trustees approved a cooperative agreement with the K-Rocker Ranch as part of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. More than 1,364 acres of the 1,622-acre K-Rocker Ranch will be protected under the conservation easement, while allowing for agricultural operations to continue. Download Audio …