Ag leaders would like to have a new farm bill this year, but the big question is whether they will start over or start with the commodity title in the farm bill that was proposed to the super committee last fall. Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says they will start in between. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Farm Bill Discussions Continue & Comparing Net Price of Peanuts
More work is underway concerning the writing of a new farm bill, as Tyron Spearman has an update on where things stand with it, along with information for growers looking to plant peanuts and how the net price of those compare to other crops. Farm Bill: Download Audio Net prices: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …
FL Ag Commissioner Pleased with Legislative Session So Far
Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says the passage and signing of the state standards for Numeric Nutrient Criteria is just one of the many successes the 2012 Legislature has accomplished so far. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
NCC Intentions Survey Factors in Higher than Average Abandonment
According to the National Cotton Council farmers intend to plant 13.63 million acres of cotton this spring but Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the Council, points out that with recent weather woes across the cotton belt, the actual harvested acres could be a lot smaller. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …
EPA Gives Final Nod for E15
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given the go-ahead for the sales of a mixture of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
Food Checkout Week
This year’s theme for Food Check-Out Week is “Stretching Your Grocery Dollar With Healthy, Nutritious Food.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida 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 …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag’s Role in BMPs
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about efforts by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help agricultural producers implement best management practices (BMPs) to use less water and fertilizer, store more water on their land, and reduce farm runoff into the state’s water resources. Download Audio More information about BMPs is available online at the FDACS Office of …
Ag in Review for the Week of February 13, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida 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 …
Peanut Growers Urged to Plant Earlier
At a recent meeting, an update on peanut cultivars was given and Tyron Spearman reports that it was also suggested that peanut growers get their crops planted a bit earlier this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Next Ten Years Predicted to be Pretty Attractive for Ag
A new USDA report outlines the Ag outlook for the next ten years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida 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 …