The Impacts of USDA Budget Cuts and the Efforts to Ease Them

There has been quite a bit of action at the Capitol this week regarding funding concerns and how to address them, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how sequester cuts will have an impact on the agricultural industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

House Passes Continuing Resolution Funding FSIS Inspectors

From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Mar. 21, 2013) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauds the action of the House and Senate as this morning the House passed H.R. 933, the continuing resolution which contained a similar amendment to that which passed the Senate yesterday. The amendment, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

Better Prepared

It is a lot different today than it was in the ‘good old days”. Everett Griner tells you why a start in farming is much harder today. 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 …

More Beef Cuts Certified by American Heart Association

It was announced this week by the Beef Checkoff Program that three additional fresh beef cuts have been certified to display the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark. Georgia Beef Board’s Josh White said this is great news for the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Florida Beef Council Promoting MBA Program

This Thursday, March 21st, Florida beef and dairy producers are being urged to take part in the Masters of Beef Advocacy program. Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes says they will be conducting this program at their office in Kissimmee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Neither House nor Senate Budget Proposals Particularly Good for Ag

With the recent release of both the Senate and House budget proposals, we take a quick look at how the numbers bode for agriculture. 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 …

Ag Values

There are new statistics on agriculture. Everett Griner tells us about them. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …

Commissioner Adam Putnam on EPA Water Quality Agreement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by FL Commissioner Putnam on EPA Water Quality Agreement Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released the following statement today, after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed to allow Florida to set standards to ensure the state’s waterways are clean and safe. “The agreement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to defer to the State of …

Old Houses

Everett Griner talks about how the old farm homes are being restored to their grace and charm of old. 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 …

NFREC Holds Beef/Forage Field Day

The University of Florida held a Beef/Forage Day today at the North Florida Research and Education Center just North of Marianna. Farmers from across the area were on hand to hear some of the latest information concerning beef production and forage. I talked with Doug Mayo, director of the Jackson County Extension office, about the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …