USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to know that February 27 is the final day to apply for funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program. 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 …
Farm Bill Safety-Net Deadlines Approaching for Florida Farmers
USDA’s Farm Service Agency State Executive Director in Florida, Rick Dantzler, wants to remind producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Agribusiness Council Works with Chains Issue
As another week of Georgia’s Legislative Session winds down, Bryan Tolar with the Georgia Agribusiness Council has information about an issue of concern to the ag sector that came up. 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 …
Year-Round Fruits and Veggies
Cathy Isom explains why we’re seeing more of our favorite fresh fruit and vegetables year-round in the supermarket. 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 Proactive In …
Crop Shipping Issues
Along with this week’s peanut posted price update, Tyron Spearman looks at crop shipping issues at the West Coast ports. 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 …
AgMIP Experts Coming to Florida
In recent years, computer technology has begun to help agricultural producers solve dilemmas as old as farming itself. And next week, agricultural systems modeling experts with the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Program, otherwise known as AgMIP, will be on the University of Florida campus to discuss their latest findings. UF’s Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. …
Proactive Approach to Develop Disease Resistant Cotton Varieties
USDA researchers hope to develop cotton varieties resistant to Cotton Leaf Curl Virus before that disease reaches the US. Rod Bain has the first part of our story. Download Audio Jodi Scheffler with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service explains the damage caused Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
Importance of Trade Promotion Authority
USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse was in Florida recently to discuss trade issues, specifically Trade Promotion Authority. I asked him how important it was for Congress to grant TPA. Download Audio Click here to listen to more of my interview with Under Secretary Michael Scuse. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Peanut Board Agreement Delayed
Tyron Spearman has a report today concerning the National Peanut Board delaying an agreement with research institutions that would restrict the sharing of commercial products developed with grower-funded research funds with international competitors. 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 …
Georgia Couple Named National Outstanding Young Farmers
From the National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Program: The oldest farmer recognition program in the United States has announced the four National Outstanding Young Farmers for 2015 at the 59th annual National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Congress. Those receiving the honor for 2015 are Chad and Ravelle Garone of California, Randal and Kristi Melvin of North Dakota, Ryan and Misty …