Here’s this week’s 03-26-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
2 in 1 Test Detects E-Coli Faster
Researchers have developed a two-in-one test that can detect both the E. coli bacteria responsible for food poisoning and the toxins it produces. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Factors Affecting Possible Peanut Acreage
Today Tyron Spearman has information presented at a recent meeting on the factors that will affect how many acres of peanuts may be planted this spring. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
ALFA Members in DC to Meet with Legislators
Members of the Alabama Farmer’s Federation are in Washington DC this week for their annual Washington Legislative Trip and Executive Director, Paul Pinyan, says they have a large delegation this year of 250 members visiting with their representatives regarding their issues and concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
GA Gov Presented with Restored Tractor
Governor Sonny Perdue hosted the seventh annual Georgia Ag Awareness Day last week to recognize the contributions of agriculture and agribusiness to our state, but he received a thank-you of his own when he was presented with his father’s restored tractor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Agricultural Grant Opportunities Available
USDA is offering numerous grant programs for farmers. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative has funds to address five key societal challenges, childhood obesity prevention, climate change, food safety, global food security and sustainable bioenergy. And USDA’s Risk Management Agency also has funds available for partnership agreement grants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Peanut Proud Festival this Saturday
There is a big peanut event coming up this Saturday which Tyron Spearman says is open for all to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
Trying to Preserve Peanut Gene Bank
There is an effort underway to secure funding to try and preserve peanut germ plasm as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Economic Status of FL Agricultural Industry Remains Strong and Stable
Florida Farm Bureau President, John Hoblick, spoke to the house and senate Ag committees regarding the economic status of Florida’s agricultural industry. And Chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, Carey Baker, said the numbers presented were more this year than ever before. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Dorman Grace Running for AL Ag Commissioner
Dorman Grace, Republican candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, recently completed a four-day announcement tour of the state. Starting with an official announcement of candidacy in his hometown of Jasper, Grace completed his eight-city swing with a stop in Mobile. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …