There are many who feel getting a fiscal cliff bill together before the end of the year is unlikely and some dealing with the farm bill know they must move on. But Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, said there are still some differences between the House and Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
Is it Milk or Butter?
Buttermilk has long been a classic dairy case item, but as it has seen a resurgence in popularity here lately some are asking is it butter or milk? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …
Filling out Census Forms in a Timely Manner Saves Tax Dollars
Florida Deputy Director of the National Agriculture Statistics Services Jim Ewing encourages farmers to fill out their Census of Agriculture form by the deadline of February 4. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
Pepper Farmers Seeing Good Results with Bacterial Leaf Spot Resistant Varieties
Bacterial leaf spot is a common foe for our specialty crop growers, but Bucky Dobrow, technology development representative for Monsanto, says many Southeastern farmers have been able to prevent the yield-robbing disease from affecting their bell pepper crop this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
Cattlewomen Know Importance of Promoting Beef
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Linda Crumley from Wynder, Georgia is a cattlewomen who enjoys attended many events where they promote beef. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …
Berry Good
Berry consumption is growing fast. Everett Griner tells us of one berry that is being discovered by more people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Citrus Freeze Ideas: “Sumter Electric or Detroit Diesel?”
Former Extension agent John Jackson shared some fun – and serious – thoughts about cold protection at a recent Winter Weather School in Tavares. His discussion includes the difficulty of deciding whether to irrigate on a marginally cold night, the choice of power for that irrigation, and the history and usefulness of the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN). Download Audio …
Why Florida Citrus Seeks New Varieties
People from all segments of Florida’s citrus industry attended a recent new varieties display at the Citrus Research and Education Center. One of them, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell, tells about the event and why the industry needs new varieties. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here …
Ag Secretary on Counting Our Blessings this Holiday Season
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s has a message to remind us to cherish our families and friends and to thank rural America for all of its contributions this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial …
A Christmas Wish
Everett Griner tells us about his Christmas wish. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026