This article is by Mark R. McLellan, Dean for Research, University of Florida/IFAS With the deepest recession since the 1930s, the decline in tax revenues, and the growing demand for emergency public services for unemployed workers and their families, state government budgets are in crisis. Not surprisingly, many states are freezing or even cutting their funding for some of the …
FCA to Discuss Numeric Nutrient Rule
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show is underway today in Marco Island, as producers are invited to attend a panel discussion coming up Thursday morning concerning the numeric nutrient rule being proposed by the EPA. FCA President Wade Grigsby said they have made this issue one of their top priorities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …
Food Policy Bills Could Become Casualties of a Short Calendar
Time is not on the side of those who support two food policy bills in the Senate. One would strengthen the FDA’s food safety authority – the other is designed to fight child obesity. But despite bipartisan support – the legislation may never reach the Senate floor because there’s not much room on the Senate calendar and time is running …
AL Animal Agriculture Working Together
Dr. Wayne Green, Professor and Department Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University, says the Coalition for Farm Animal Care and Well Being was formed because of the importance of animal agriculture in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Cattlemen Meeting in Marco
Holding the High Ground is the theme for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show which offically kicks off today the Marriott Marco Island Resort. FCA President-elect Jim Strickland hopes producers will take the time to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Proposal for Fairness in Livestock Marketing
USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is publishling a proposed rule today that would provide significant new protections for livestock producers against unfair, fraudulent or retaliatory practices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
2012 Farm Bill
Everett Griner tells us today just how spending cuts will drive this new bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Cattlemen Holding Convention
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show officially kicks off Tuesday, with some events actually get underway today at the Marriott Marco Island Resort. And FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley said one event they hope producers will attend this week is a panel discussion scheduled for Thursday morning. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen …
Ag in Review for the Week of June 14, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 18th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024