With the Florida Legislature now in full swing for the 2010 session, Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says the budget issues they are facing are extremely difficult, but he hopes our representatives remember what a mainstay agriculture is to the Florida economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …
Healthier Breads
Agricultural Research Service scientists are working to develop new and tasty whole-grain oat or barley breads that offer antioxidants, fiber, and other components in an array different from that found in traditional whole-wheat breads. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …
USDA to Issue Peanut and Cotton Payments
USDA has announced they will issue approximately $121 million in partial 2009-crop counter-cyclical payments to producers with upland cotton and peanut base acres enrolled in USDA’s Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment (DCP) program, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio For more information on the direct and counter-cyclical payment programs including a table displaying the target price, projected average market …
AL-FL Looks at Possible Peanut Acreage
Many are looking forward to seeing the results of USDA’s spring planting survey which will be released on March 31st, but when it comes to peanuts, Randy Griggs with the Alabama Peanut Producers Association said it’s really undetermined at this point as to whether growers will increase their acreage much this year. And Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers …
FL NRCS 2010 Funding Deadline for FRPP Coming Up Soon
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is reminding produces that the deadline for 2010 funding opportunities for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program is coming up March 11, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 05, 2010
Here’s this week’s 03-05-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
FL Delays Unemployment Tax Increase
There are many business people in Florida who have been worried about the increase in unemployment compensation taxes but now many in the state, including District 2 Florida State Representative Dave Murzin, wants to make sure all those concerned about this issue are aware the legislation has been delayed for 2 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides …
Farm Spending Cuts
2010 is more than shifting funds. What? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025
Last Call for Georgia Cotton Referendum Ballots
Georgia cotton referendum ballots must be postmarked by midnight Friday, March 5. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
Vilsack Defends Controversial Crop Insurance Changes
During a Senate panel earlier this week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, defended a proposal for controversial changes to the agreements the department has with crop insurance companies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …