WASHINGTON, February 24, 2012–The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been taking extra steps to meet the needs and ensure the success of some of its most important customers—U.S. exporters. “Overall, U.S. farmers and ranchers are experiencing their best period in history in terms of agricultural exports, and USDA’s support is an important part of that success,” said Rebecca Blue, Acting …
Florida Crop Insurance Issue Resolved
An interesting part of a bill introduced in this year’s Florida legislative session which would have affected agriculture was discovered recently as Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association fills us in on the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
FL Producers Have Until March 1 for Gulf of Mexico Initiative
FL NRCS District Conservationist Chris Menhennett wants to remind producer in the Middle Suwannee River Area Watershed that the batching date for the Gulf of Mexico Initiative is coming up on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
UGA Hosting Southeast Hay Convention
Here’s a reminder that the 5th Annual Southeast Hay Convention will be held March 6-7 in Tifton, Georgia as it’s designed to help you learn more about producing high quality hay. More information about the event can be found on the UGA forage management website, http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/?public=viewStory&pk_id=4306. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Farm Safety
Everett Griner says…Farm Safety Week, 52 weeks a year! Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
Lab Grown Hamburgers
The first ever culture-dish hamburger will be served to a celebrity taster this October. But don’t expect to find it on the 99 cent menu any time soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …
USDA Working with Ag Committees on Farm Bill Issues
USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that he and his experts are already helping House and Senate Ag. Committee members on farm bill issues, such as what should replace direct payments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant 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 …
Rain and Warm Temps Good for Early Spring Planters
Some of our farmers have been seeing some relief from dryer than normal conditions and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that trend looks to continue along with the added benefit of warmer temperatures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Extension Economist on Good Cattle Price Outlook
The 27th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show took place yesterday in Mariana, Florida as one of the guest speakers, Auburn University Extension Economist Walt Prevatt, gave a 2012 cattle market update. Many are wondering if the current high price trend will continue and also if now is a good time to retain heifers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant …
Current Food Price Inflation and 10 Year Forecast
Consumers are surely noticing that retail prices at the supermarket are higher than this time last year. The following reports have more information on what to expect with food prices this year and beyond. Current Food Prices: Download Audio 10 Year Forecast: Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …