From The News Service of Florida: When a U.S. Senate committee comes to Franklin County next week, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam hopes federal lawmakers leave with a better understanding of the plight of people living along Apalachicola Bay. “Anytime you have a Senate field hearing, it raises awareness among the committee staff and it spreads Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of …
Nominations Open for Agriculture Institute of Florida’s AG-Vocate Award
The Agriculture Institute of Florida is taking nominations for their AG-Vocate Award, recognizing a single individual for his or her efforts to communicate effectively on behalf of the Florida agriculture industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 …
Peanut Usage Numbers Going Back Up
Peanut usage numbers for the month of June have been released, and according to Tyron Spearman, there were some good increases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …
A Climb in Farm Production Spending in 2012
The Farm Production Expenditures report published by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shows U.S. farmers spent a record-high 351.8-billion dollars on agricultural production in 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Most Out Of Every …
National Farmers Market Week
This week is being celebrated as National Farmers Market Week as Anne Alonzo, administrator for the Agricultural Marketing Service, says the number of Farmers Markets continues to grow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Most …
Georgia Cotton Commission Nomination Reminder
Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission wants to remind producers about the August 15 nomination deadline for two new board seats on the Commission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Most Out Of Every …
NRCS New Soil Health Campaign Starts with Education
David Lamm, national soil health and sustainability team leader for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, says that their new soil health campaign starts with education. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Most Out Of Every …
Working to Balance Commodity Sensitivities During Ag Trade Negotiations
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman says balancing trade sensitive issues is an important part of ag trade discussions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
Farm Real Estate Values Continue to Rise
Chief USDA economist Joe Glauber says there has been another big jump in the value of farm real estate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Peanut Contracts Offered Again
It’s been quite a while since any peanut contracts have been offered for the 2013 crop, but according to Tyron Spearman, some did come out last week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 Most Out …