WASHINGTON, April 28, 2011 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Val Dolcini today reminded crop and livestock producers throughout states that have recently experienced severe damage from flooding, wildfires and tornados that FSA programs may be available to assist with recovery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …
Ag Concerned Regarding EPA’s Draft of Regulatory Guidance
The latest fight between the Environmental Protection Agency and the agricultural community comes in the form of EPA’s Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …
CCC Loan Rates Announced & FSA Accepting Bio-Mass Proposals
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest loan rates from the Commodity Credit Corporation along with information about proposals now being accepted for bio-mass projects. CCC Rates: Download Audio Bio-mass: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
2011 Plantings
Everett Griner tells us what the outlook is this year for corn, cotton and soybean planting, from the most recent report, of course. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …
E-Verify Would Be Bad for FL Producers
This year’s hot button issue in the Florida legislature is getting hotter as discussions continue this week regarding immigration. In the following two reports, Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks gives us the latest on the issue that could have a real impact on Florida producers. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
Industry Expects Cotton Acres to Rise Again
Last month’s annual planting intentions reports from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service showed an increase of cotton acreage to 12.6 million acres. But Mark Lange, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council, says much of the industry was surprised that the increase wasn’t even more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
Pest Forecast Tool Available to Farmers
Farmers now have a online tool designed to help them stay informed about the migration of pests that could threaten their fields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle …
Peanut Posted Price Rises Again/Perfect Storm for Peanut Growers/Peanut Butter Prices May Rise
Last week the peanut posted price saw a sizeable increase and this week it was up again as Tyron Spearman has that information along with a look at how things are faring right now for growers and also the fact peanut butter prices may be going up and how that will affect certain parts of the indsutry. Price: Download Audio …
Strong Cotton Market can Lead to Consumer Misconceptions
The good news is that cotton producers are enjoying a strong market, but the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says the bad news is that those high prices are causing some misconceptions among consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
New Manufacturer of Cotton Products & MAP Funds in Question
Today Tyron Spearman has news about the opening of a new manufacturing plant which is good news for the cotton industry here in the southeast, but news that may not be so good for the peanut industry when it comes to funding a certain program. Cotton: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …