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

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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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Rural Life Changes

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Small town America is changing. Everett Griner tells us what this has to do with agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …

AL Legislature Passes Garrett Coliseum Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, General, Livestock, Pork

Today, last day of the Alabama Legislative session, House Bill 663 concerning Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery passed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

GA Hay Production School Covers Fertilization

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At the 3rd annual Hay Production School held recently, State Extension Forage Specialist for the University of Georgia Dr. Dennis Hancock, said they covered a variety of topics including fine tuning fertilization. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …

FL Pastures See Tough Winter

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, Weather

Doug Mayo, Jackson County Florida Extension Director, says it’s been an interesting weather year for pastures across the Florida panhandle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

Trailers for Livestock and Utility Needs

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Stanley Adams with Airport Trailer Sales says when it comes to trailers, they have what livestock producers and others need. Download Audio To learn more about what they have to offer click here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

ACA President Observes Earth Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

This is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, an event that means a lot to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Mike Dee, who says it’s important for them to take care of the land for future generations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …

Migrant Labor

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Agriculture is dependent on migrants. Everett Griner gives us some insight to this dilemma. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

First Hearing Held on 2012 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The House Agriculture Committee today held the first hearing to discuss U.S. agriculture policy in advance of the 2010 Farm Bill. Download Audio Written testimony provided by Secretary Vilsack is available on the House Committee website Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

AL Cattlemen Visit House Chamber

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

With the Alabama Legislative session set to end Thursday, board members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association met Tuesday and were able to hold part of their meeting inside the House Chambers. ACA President Mike Dee talks about what this visit means to those in the cattle industry in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …