Farm policy recommendations were not delivered to the deficit reduction super committee as planned, but expectations are that 23-billion dollars in farm bill reductions can be found and a final agreement will still be reached. The following reports have more details on the negotiations. Commodity Title Major Hang-Up in Farm Bill Reductions Download Audio How Current Farm Bill Negotiations Will …
Browning Talks Citrus Research Priorities Beyond HLB and Canker
When the former Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) recently became the Industry Research Coordinating Committee of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning discussed the new committee’s role in the foundation. He notes that although HLB and canker are the foundation’s top priorities now, the foundation could tackle any problems the industry wants …
Goodnight Irene
It has been well reported about the damage done by Irene to the cities and towns up the eastern coast. Everett Griner tells us about the damage done to agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FSA County Committee Elections Begin Friday, Nov. 4
WASHINGTON, Nov.3, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that the 2011 FSA county committee elections will begin tomorrow, Nov. 4, with USDA mailing ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Dec. 5, 2011. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
Orange Juice May Do More for a Child’s Diet Than Originally Thought
According to a new study orange juice may do even more for a child’s diet and overall health than originally thought. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Florida Gets Preliminary Approval from EPA on Water Rules
In a letter sent this week, the EPA has given preliminary approval for Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection to continue its re-write of fresh water quality standards, as Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Handley said this as a positive move. Download Audio To view the EPA letter sent to FDEP visit: http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/wqs/documents/nancy-stoner-letter-to-fdep-nnc-rule.pdf Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Citrus Industry eNews: Psyllid Control; Energy Summit; Citrus Solutions
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Grower: Psyllid Control Comes First in HLB Management Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …
EPA Gives Nod to Draft Water Quality Standards in Florida
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 2, 2011…….Bolstered by a letter of confidence from Washington, Florida’s top environmental regulator on Wednesday said his agency would proceed with its proposed plan to set specific pollution levels for the state’s inland and coastal waters. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Celebrating 150 Years of USDA
Deputy Ag Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says the US Department of Agriculture is excited to be kicking off its 150th birthday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Citrus Growers And Others Learn About Labor Law Compliance
Nearly 100 attended an agricultural compliance seminar in Immokalee this week. Gulf Citrus Growers Association Executive Vice President Ron Hamel summarizes the event. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …