Tension is Mounting in FL Legislative Session

There are two weeks left in Florida’s 2010 legislative session and according to Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, things are starting to really heat up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

AAC to Host Ag Commissioner Candidates at Annual Meeting

Executive Director of the Alabama Agri-Business Council, Leigha Cauthen, says those attending their annual meeting on May 3-4, 2010, will have an opportunity to hear from the Commissioner of Agriculture candidates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 16, 2010

Here’s this week’s 04-16-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …

USDA Designates 11 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 11 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by excessive rainfall that occurred from Nov. 11, through Dec. 23, 2009. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …

Supporters Outnumber Opponents at Additional EPA Nutrient Hearings

Supporters have turned out in force for the additional three EPA water hearings on the proposed nutrient standards for the state’s waterways. But it is not too late to be heard as the agency is also taking written comments through April 28. Visit the EPA’s Water Quality Standards website for instructions on how to submit your comments. Download Audio Sponsored …

Supporting Permanent Estate Tax

There is a coalition of national organizations representing family farmers and ranchers which have come together to support permanent estate tax reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …

Peanut Seed Shortcourse & Dry Conditions for Argentina Peanuts

Coming up next week a peanut seed shortcourse will take place in Tifton, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has the details on that, along with news coming out of Argentina on how dry conditions are really affecting the peanut crop there. Shortcourse: Download Audio Argentina: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …

Exports Improving the Fortunes of Cotton Growers

Strong export markets for U.S. cotton has helped relieve the industry of excess stocks. And in turn has also aided in increasing the price and expected acreage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

New Climate Change Bill Expected in Senate Soon

Bipartisan climate change legislation is expected to be introduced in the Senate next week – on or around Earth Day. But American Farm Bureau’s Rick Krause says passage is still viewed as an uphill battle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …

Still Questions about Peanut Acreage

Today Tyron Spearman looks at what one man has said about this year’s peanut crop which has started going in the ground, and how new seeds may benefit many growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …