Meeting export demand is important for the corn industry in our country, and the National Corn Growers Association says eroding river infrastructure is a major concern for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Farm Bureau Discussing Next Farm Bill
Discussions are already taking place about the next farm bill. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the dairy and cotton programs in the 2014 bill are not working and need fixes, as does the bill’s revenue coverage program, Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Statewide Meeting Was a Diamond Celebration
From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Orlando, Fla.—More than 600 grassroots members gathered at the Caribe Royale Orlando Resort, Oct. 26-28 to celebrate Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 75th anniversary. Florida Farm Bureau voting delegates discussed and approved policy resolutions submitted by county Farm Bureaus throughout the state. The resolutions were adopted as policy for 2017. The meeting included award and …
Peanut Export Update
China continues to be a major destination for U.S peanuts, but according to a story from Tyron Spearman, there may be more competition for that and other markets next year.. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
La Nina and Ag Impacts to Southern U.S. This Winter
Predicted mild and dry winter weather conditions along the southern tier of the country could cause adverse impacts for some producers. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Enrollment Period for 2017 Safety Net Coverage Began Tuesday
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini made an announcement that enrollment for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs began Tuesday, November 1, for the 2017 crop year coverage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
Florida NRCS Invites Producers to Natural Resource Meeting
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida invites producers to attend its State Technical Advisory Committee meeting on November 15 in Gainesville. Discussions will be held concerning 2014 Farm Bill programs and conservation easements. Those interested are encouraged to attend, as the event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 28, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at a new nationwide presidential poll involving farmers and ranchers, provide information about an upcoming event for Southeast cattle producers, talk about drought conditions affecting pastures, TPP, Halloween peanut candy Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
St. Lucie County Citrus Grower is Re-elected to Statewide Farm Bureau Leadership Post
From the Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Orlando, Fla. – Delegates at Florida Farm Bureau’s 2016 Annual Meeting have unanimously re-elected Brant Schirard as vice president of the organization. First elected as Florida Farm Bureau vice president in 2010, Schirard will now begin his fourth consecutive term. A St. Lucie County citrus grower and a Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
Favorite Peanut-Related Treats for Halloween
With Halloween here, many of the treats handed out this year to the ghouls and goblins will include peanuts or peanut butter. That’s something that Tyron Spearman says is good for the peanut industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …