NRCS Initiative to Improve Ag Energy Conservation And Efficiency

May 21, 2010, is the deadline for Alabama producers to apply for 2010 funding designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. For more information visit your local NRCS field office or visit them on the web. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL State Veterinarian on New Livestock Law

House Bill 561, passed and signed into law during the 2010 Alabama Legislative session, deals with livestock care and handling standards in Alabama. Their state veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier said the basis of this new law is the right thing to do. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

Researching Cattle Heat Stress Factors

USDA researchers have released information about steps they are taking towards predicting and mitigating impacts of heat stress in cattle herds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Accepting Veterinary Program Applications

The new program which addresses veterinary shortages in rural America is now taking applications from those wanting to participate in the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program. Download Audio More than 150 shortage areas have been designated throughout the U.S. and a map of all of those areas and more information is available at www.nifa.usda.gov Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …

Milk Output and Herd Size Growing Again

There’s been another jump in dairy herd numbers and overall milk output, as the March milk output went up one-percent compared to a year ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Message Backfires

A Governor’s intentions rile some farmers, and Everett Griner tells us just what caused this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Last Call for Public Comments on EPA Nutrient Standards

With the recently released study indicating that the costs of meeting EPA’s proposed numeric water nutrient standards for Florida waters will be significantly higher than federal estimates, Ag Commissioner, Charles Bronson is urging residents and stakeholders to voice their concerns as the public comment period for the proposed rule closes Wednesday, April 28. Written comments can be submitted several ways: …

Organic Again

Everett Griner tells us about a one person study that has been done. You might be real surprised to find out just whom this person was. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Classroom Agriculture

AFBF is financing agriculture education, and Everett Griner tells us how it is being done. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 23, 2010

Here’s this week’s 04-23-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …