Despite the Renewable Fuels Standard being under fire for much of 2012, it did survive relatively unscathed, but that may not be the end of the story as USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report regarding the fact that the RFS may get more attention by lawmakers in 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
Fruit and Veggie Prices Expected to See Higher Inflation in 2013
The headlines for 2012 food prices were largely dominated by the drought, but USDA Food Economist Ricky Volpe says that was not the case for fruits and veggies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Still Working in Washington & Trying to Sell More Peanuts
While members of Congress are still working to avoid a fiscal cliff, many in agriculture wonder if they will get a new farm bill put together as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information of how some in the peanut industry have spent time across seas trying to promote U.S. peanuts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Promoting Citrus: Getting Better OJ in Florida Schools
Florida school children should soon be getting a better quality orange juice, which will make them more likely to buy OJ as adults. Deputy Florida Agriculture Commissioner Shannon Shepp recently told the Florida Citrus Commission about the plan; she reports on it here. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …
Clean Water
The Clean Water Act turns 40. Everett Griner discusses the problems we still have, just not as bad as it used to be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
Ag Innovations Have Had Significant Impact on US Economy
It is the time of year when many people pause and reflect on the last 12 months, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack took it one step further has he reflects on the innovations to agriculture over the last thirty years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …
What to do With Your Christmas Tree
About 93 percent of Christmas trees will be recycled this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
Overall Food Prices Flat for 2012, but Plenty of Movement Within Categories
USDA Economist Ricky Volpe takes one last look at food prices for 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Catlett to Speak to Cattlemen in Tampa
Coming up in February will be the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Tampa, Florida. During the event, the 20th anniversary of Cattlemen’s College will take place and the keynote speaker will be Dr. Lowell Catlett, who will talk about factors that influence profitability and sustainability of beef cattle production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Researching Energy Grass in Southeast & Frustration with No Farm Bill
Research has been underway to get more energy grass growing across the Southeast as Tyron Spearman has that story along with how even those serving on the ag committee are becoming frustrated with the fact we still don’t have a farm bill. Grass: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …