The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing to examine the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation on farmers and ranchers where Senate Ag Chair Blanche Lincoln hammered EPA for overreaching and burdensome proposals. However, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, denied the idea that EPA has it out for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Senators Disagree with EPA
Yesterday the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry held a hearing concerning the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation on farmers and ranchers, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Black Farmer Compensation Bill Introduced
A bill to fund the 1.1 billion dollar settlement that black farmers reached with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack back in February has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Working to Diversify Cotton’s Portfolio
When people think cotton, fiber is the most automatic response. However, Mark Messura, senior vice president with Cotton Incorporated, says they are working to expand cotton’s offerings into other areas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
National Ag Groups Ask EPA to Halt FL Numeric Nutrient Criteria
In a letter sent to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, 36 leading national agriculture groups have expressed concern about new mandates for Numeric Nutrient Criteria in Florida’s waters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
Benefits & Risks of Night Spraying in Peanut Fields
White mold problems have been found in many peanut fields this year, so I asked University of Georgia’s Bob Kemerait if spraying fields at night could be solution.. Download Audio But Kimmerait also looks at the risks with night spraying.. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Higher Feed Costs Means Less Meat Production
Even though futures prices for corn took a tumble on the Chicago Board of Trade Thursday, most contracts through July 2011 are either near or over $5.00, and trends suggest prices will stay above that mark well into 2011. This means cattle and hog producers will be looking at lower profits due to higher feed prices, and in turn could …
Candidates for FL Governor, Cabinet to Address Agriculture Leaders
ORLANDO, FL – The candidates for Florida governor – Democratic nominee Alex Sink and Republican nominee Rick Scott – will address leaders of the agriculture industry at the ninth quadrennial Farm Credit – Agriculture Institute of Florida Candidates Forum, set for Friday, Sept. 24 in Orlando. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Hot Georgia Nights Impacting Cotton Yields
As we continue to keep a close eye on the cotton crop, Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says the dry weather and heat of this summer have taken their toll. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
FFB Urging Producers to Speak to Lawmakers about the Estate Tax
As the legislative days wind down, Estate Tax is still up in the air and Adam Basford, national affairs coordinator with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they are trying to continue to put the pressure on lawmakers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …